does anyone know of any panning for gold areas in the state of nj.how bout diamond hunting in nj?
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You're kinda out of luck in NJ but there are some minerals you can find. Burlington County: fluorescence, magnetite and calcite.\nCape May County: Cape May Diamonds (Quartz) can be found on Cape May Beach on county 606.\nGloucester County: Apatite and serpentine can be found at pay to dig areas.\nSussex County: Franklin MIneral Museum in Franklin pay to dig flourescent minerals.
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There have been some reports of gold dust (along with fool's gold) being found in placer deposits southwest of Hot Springs. However, since this area is highly tourist oriented, you might want to consider that this story may be perpetuated just to increase business.  There is a discussion board linked to this site that seems to have more questions than answers. The Akansas Geological Commission has a short write up documenting USGS efforts and previous AGC efforts to find gold. They have concluded that no commercial quantities exist. However, their report does confirm the placer deposits SW of Hot Springs and is likely the source of all the reports. \n\nFrom a geologic standpoint, there is little likelihood of finding gold in Arkansas. Gold is associated with hydrothermal deposits created by igneous processes (often associated with plutons). Gold is often precipitated in veins along with quartz and other minerals found in these hydrothermal waters. From the reports I have read, the few instances of this type of geologic process in Arkansas, probably related to the Ouchita Orogeny did not seem to carry gold along in the hydrothermal solutions. \n\nA gold mine operated unsuccessfully in Rogers Arkansas around the turn of the last century. http://www.rogersarkansas.com/museum/donationOfTheMonth/10-02.asp\n\nAs was true even during the 1849 Gold Rush in California, there is often more money to be made selling shovels and picks (and Levi's) than prospecting for gold. I would suggest selling your fines (gold dust) on eBay where you will likely earn more than the gold value. There are collectors of  gold nuggets and gold dust from various locales that will pay more than face value for gold in it's natural condition. Good luck and have fun.
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The USGS publishes topographical maps with all mining claims shown.  It takes a lot of them to cover the whole state.
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Visit www.goldprospectors.org. You will find lots of valuable info and links about all types of gold prospecting and metal detecting. Also their bi-monthly magazine is full of articles on locating lost gold.
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There are some pay to dig sites in  Marion County. Fluorite and Galena near El Dorado, Near Cave in the Rock there are some Fluorspar mines, and some Calcite near Golconda. This is from the GPAA mining guide. Lots of luck, hope you find a bunch.
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You can always check monster.com. They have listings for Philly under any category you need.
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Im not from NY but I am hunting there next year, try this link it is what I used to do my research to find public hunting lands. Ive NEVER paid and NEVER will pay to hunt.\nhttp://www.dec.state.ny.us/website/dfwmr/wildlife/guide/\ngood luck
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Jeanne's Rock & Jewelry in the Bellaire Triangle (the Bissonnet side) is one of my favorites. They're very knowledgable and friendly. 713-664-2988\n\nCollector's Choice is another one I've heard of but have never visited, as well as The Crystal Store off of Ashcroft.\n\nIf you're in ever in Kemah, there are at least two good ones there you might want to try.\n\nYou might also contact the Houston Gem & Mineral Society and see if they have sponsors or members who can help.
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I used to hunt the public areas in southeast Ohio that were owned by the coal mines , great locations . Look at the following web page gives all the areas in Ohio\nhttp://www.ohiodnr.com/wildlife/Hunting/wildlifeareas/wildare.htm
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My mom used to call it 'digging for gold'. I have yet to find any gold in there.\n\nStill digging...
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G'day Green day luva 91,\n\nThank you for your question.\n\nGeoscience Australia has a number of maps of Australia showing mineral resources.The South Australian Department of Primary Industries and Resources has maps available but for a fee.\n\nI have attached sources for your reference.\n\nRegards
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appeal to tourists.  Michigan is a beautiful state with many resources. I takes trips there all the time.
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Your best bet is to get to know some landowners who aren't adverse to allowing a few select people to hunt their property.  Second best is to join a private hunting club - yes, they do exist and no, I'm not talking foxhunting, lol.   Prolly the worst is to hunt state land, of which there ain't much left in New York.  In the Southern Tier of the state, Connecticut Hill is very popular, and so is Sapsucker Woods - but you gotta get permission for Sapsucker Woods, and that's very hard.  Pick up a copy of the state fishing and hunting regs for clues as to where else in the state you can try your luck.  All of my hunting buddys hunt privately-owned land (with permission).  Come deer season, I'd prefer going back out West - New Mexico, Arizona, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Oregon, Washington - at least I can find someplace to hunt on state or federal lands where there aren't other hunters peering over my shoulder every step I take like they are here in New York!
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Fred,\nCheck out this website. I live in rural Nevada where over half the United States gold is mined so I use this site quite a bit.  Here's the link\nhttp://minerals.usgs.gov/minerals/pubs/mapdata/
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Murphy is in the N.C. western gold belt and on the far northeast corner of the Dahlonega gold belt which runs southeast to Alabama. Georgetown creek in Jackson County has a  good history of production as well as Valley river in Cherokee county. Travel into Georgia around Dahlonega and there are quite a few gold bearing creeks and river tributaries. \nIf you are truly interested in recreational gold prospecting visit www.goldprospectors.org. This is the official site of the GPAA (Gold Prospectors Association of America). You will find much valuable information and may even consider a membership in the club since the fees are very low and as you live in a relatively good area for prospecting, you would gain free access to many club-leased claims where gold is being found every day and plenty of help from seasoned "diggers".\nMucho Au 2 U !!
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I saw on the travel channel that Georgia was an even bigger deposit than California, but California got all the press.Why not  do some geological research and find out Ohio's gold percentage?Then I'd say invest in a metal detector.peace!\n\nVin
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I'm looking for one in NJ ...