Spectrum Sunstone Mine
Approximate — check official site before visiting
Family-friendly fee dig sunstone mine in the Plush area. Offers a unique educational experience for children with sluice boxes to search for gems, minerals, and fossils. Staff teach children about rock and mineral identification. Features an on-site gift shop. Known for Oregon sunstone in a variety of colors. One of several sunstone mining operations in the Rabbit Basin area of Lake County.
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⛏️ Recommended Gear
Make the most of your visit to Spectrum Sunstone Mine 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
Safety Glasses
Mandatory protective gear. Rock chips fly unpredictably when hammering.
Typical: $10-20
Chisel Set
Cold chisels in 3-4 sizes for precise extraction from matrix rock.
Typical: $15-30
Geologist's Pick
A heavier crack hammer for splitting hard rock. Essential for hard rock mining areas.
Typical: $35-60
Sifting Screen
Stackable mesh screens for sifting gravel and dirt. Essential for gem and fossil hunting.
Typical: $20-40
UV Flashlight
Long-wave UV light for finding fluorescent minerals and Yooperlites.
Typical: $15-35