Mozarkite Beds

Lincoln, Missouri
๐ŸŒ Land Type: Public Land
๐Ÿ’ฐ Fee: Free
Approximate โ€” check official site before visiting
๐Ÿ“… Season: Year-round
๐Ÿ“Š Difficulty: easy

Mozarkite (Missouri's state rock) is a beautiful chert/jasper found in central and southwest Missouri. A prized knapping and lapidary material.

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Mozarkite ๐Ÿชจ Rockhounding

๐Ÿชจ What You Can Find Here

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โ›๏ธ Recommended Gear

Make the most of your visit to Mozarkite Beds with the right equipment.

Rock Hammer

The most essential rockhounding tool. Choose a hammer with both a flat striking face and a pointed pick end.

Typical: $25-45

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Safety Glasses

Mandatory protective gear. Rock chips fly unpredictably when hammering.

Typical: $10-20

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Chisel Set

Cold chisels in 3-4 sizes for precise extraction from matrix rock.

Typical: $15-30

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Geologist's Pick

A heavier crack hammer for splitting hard rock. Essential for hard rock mining areas.

Typical: $35-60

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Sifting Screen

Stackable mesh screens for sifting gravel and dirt. Essential for gem and fossil hunting.

Typical: $20-40

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UV Flashlight

Long-wave UV light for finding fluorescent minerals and Yooperlites.

Typical: $15-35

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