Ace of Diamonds Mine & Campground

Herkimer Diamond Quartz

Also found at:

• Diamond Mountain Mining

Garnets

Deep red almandine garnets are found in many states. Idaho's star garnets are among the rarest in the world.

Also found at:

• Alabama Gold Camp
• Bob Lee Mine
• Golden Stake Mine

Calcite

Common but versatile carbonate mineral that forms in many crystal habits. Found in geodes, cave deposits, and veins throughout the US.

Also found at:

• Yellville Mines (Rush Mining District)
• Long Hill Mine (Old Mine Park)
• Fort Drum Crystal Mine (Ruck's Pit)

Benson Mines

St. Lawrence County, New York · Fee Dig

Historic mining area in the Adirondacks producing garnet crystals and iron minerals. Garnet mining was once a major industry here.

Crystal Grove Diamond Mine

St. Johnsville, New York · Fee Dig

Hunt for the famous Herkimer diamonds — beautiful double-terminated quartz crystals first discovered in New York. Equipment rental available.

Gore Mountain

North River, New York · Fee Dig

World-famous for giant almandine garnet crystals, some exceeding 2 feet in diameter. Home of the world's largest garnet deposit.

Herkimer Diamond Mines

Middleville, New York · Fee Dig

The original Herkimer diamond mining experience. Multiple sites in the area allow digging for these perfectly clear double-terminated quartz crystals.

LCT Lithium Mine

Benson Mines Area, New York · Fee Dig

Pegmatite deposit producing beryl, garnet, and quartz crystals in the Adirondack region.

Rose Hill Mine

Ogdensburg, New York · Fee Dig

Famous mineral locality in the Balmat-Edwards district known for fluorite, sphalerite, and calcite specimens.