OKLAHOMA
State Rock: Barite Rose (1968)
State Fossil: Saurophaganax maximus (2000)
State Dinosaur: Acrocanthosaurus atokensis (2006)
State Crystal: Hourglass Selenite (2005)
Oklahoma is known for its unusual selenite crystals and its ‘barite roses.’
Portions of Oklahoma (especially the southwest) are noted for agate, jasper, and petrified wood.
A fabulous natural history museum with terrific exhibits for rockhounds can also be found in Oklahoma.
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!)
THE SALT PLAINS OF OKLAHOMA
Open to the Public!
MINE INFORMATON
The Crystal Collector arrived on the very first day of the opening of the new dig area for each year! With the help of his nephew Dylan, and sidekick Matrix, they really found some great selenite crystals!
EQUIPMENT NEEDED
- Screwdriver
- Gloves
- 1 or 2 buckets
- Knee pads or something to kneel on
- Food/drinks
PRICES
This is a free location open to the public starting April 1 every year!
MINE INFORMATON
This is an exclusive dig site that is currently not open to the public. Join The Crystal Collector on FaceBook and become a supporter for opportunities to dig with him on certain exclusive digs and so much more. Only .99 a month https://www.facebook.com/Thecrystalcollector
MINE INFORMATON
This is no ordinary selenite, its some of the most clear crystals of its size you will find in the world!
This is an exclusive dig site that is currently not open to the public. Join The Crystal Collector on FaceBook and become a supporter for opportunities to dig with him on certain exclusive digs and so much more. Only .99 a month.
ROSE ROCKS at LAKE DRAPER
Open to the Public!
MINE INFORMATON
What a fun adventure that’s open to the public! Be sure to check this place out if you can! Please follow 6 piece limit if you visit this location. It’s on the southern side of the lake, easy to find. God coordinates are 35.3272 -97.3463
EQUIPMENT NEEDED
- Screwdriver
- Gloves
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.
We’ve listed several locations here but there may be many more that are not listed.
Dig safe, never go underground, and make sure to get permission from the landowner to search for and collect rocks.