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Anaconda AreaOld tailings of scheelite and epidote at Cable Mountain, northeast of Georgetown Lake.Argillite and quartzite can be found west of Georgetown. For information, call 406-563-7020

Boulder River BariteNice cubic crystals of barite can be found about five miles west of the Whitehouse camp-ground along the Boulder River. Take the Bernice exit off I-15 between Basin and Butte. It isabout five miles to the campground. For information, call Montana Tech at 406-496-4395

Butte AreaSmokey quartz and amethyst can be found in the porphyry deposits in the Delmoe Lakearea. Take the Delmoe Lake exit off of I-90 on Homestake Pass east of Butte. For information,call Montana Tech at 406-496-4395

Calvert Hill MineThe Calvert Hill area west of Wise River is noted for epidote, aquamarine and garnets. Thearea is reached by driving about six miles west of Wise River on Highway 43 to the camp-ground on the south side of the Dickey Bridge. From there it is about eight miles on a gravelroad to the mine area. The minerals can be found in the country rock and mine dump. Forinformation, call Montana Tech at 406-496-4395

Crystal ParkCrystal Park is a unique recreation area at 7,800 feet in the Pioneer Mountains. Open to thepublic, you are welcome to dig for quartz crystal here if you follow the posted rules. There isa $5 per vehicle fee charged to help maintain the facilities. Brilliant amethyst and smokeyquartz crystals can be found in the normal form as well as scepter, double terminated andJapanese Law Twin forms. Open from May 15 through October 15 weather conditions per-mitting. From the town of Wise River take the Pioneer Scenic Byway and drive 17 miles tothe site. For information, call the Forest Service at 406-683-3900

Helena AreaThe Spokane Bar Sapphire Mine and Gold Fever Rock Shop is the place to mine for beautifulMontana Sapphires. Located near the Missouri River, the Spokane Bar Sapphire Mine allowsdigging for a fee and will rent the proper equipment to you if you don't have your own. Forinformation, call 406-227-8989

Philipsburg AreaSearch the dumps and tailings of old mining sites for tiny crystals of manganese minerals.Beautiful Montana sapphires can be “mined” year-round indoors at the Sapphire Gallery onPhilipsburg’s main street and during the summer months at Gem Mountain off Highway 38.For information, call 406-859-3388 • 800-525-0169

Ruby ReservoirCalcite, opalite, and garnets are found south of Alder. Some people find gem quality alman-dine garnets by screening the gravel along the shores of the reservoir. For information, call406-843-5555

Sheridan AreaThe area near Indian Creek offers white and banded masses of calcite. For information, callthe Forest Service at 406-684-3972

Virginia City AreaFlecks of gold still sparkle in tailings between Virginia City and Alder. Pan for gold at theRiver of Gold and visit Alder Gulch Mining Museum. For information, call 406-843-5555 •800-829-2969

GOLD WEST COUNTRY IS

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CHEST FOR ROCK COLLECTORS

BECAUSE OF ITS SOIL RICH IN

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