ALABAMA
State Rock: Marble (1969)
State Gemstone: Star Blue Quartz (1990)
State Mineral: Hematite (1967)
State Fossil: Basilosaurus cetoides (1984)
Some of the best places to collect rocks in Alabama include the areas around Tuscaloosa, Ashland, Rockford, and Alexander City. You can also pan for gold and gems at the Alabama Gold Camp. You’ll find many different rocks and minerals like agate, petrified wood, quartz, jasper and garnet at these locations.
These are a few of the things you may want to take along with you on your dig:
A small, handheld garden rake
A handheld trowel
Knee pads or an old cushion to kneel/sit on
A bucket, for holding your finds
Newspaper or grocery bags to wrap and protect your crystals
While digging crystals you will probably be outside for a long time. You may want to bring:
Water
Snacks
A wide hat
Sunscreen
Bug spray, and a small first aid kit (Quartz can be sharp!)
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Alabama
MINE INFORMATON
Privately owned
EQUIPMENT NEEDED
- Screwdriver
- Gloves
- Garden Trowel
- 3 prong hand cultivator
- 1 or 2 buckets
- Medium size pry bar
- Knee pads or something to kneel on
- Food/drinks
HOURS
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Disclaimer
Please note that rock collecting locations are always changing so be sure to check with the site owner for the most current information before going.
Dig safe, never go underground, and make sure to get permission from the landowner to search for and collect rocks.