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Description: The April 1995 issue of Lapidary Journal had a four page article about a new find of amber in New Jersey. The article tells in great detail the story behind the amber and of recent collectors finding 5000 pieces during a three week dig. But, they did not tell you where it is found. Here it is. Amber occurs in areas of black lignite, they are the remnants of four ancient forest floors. The amber is in the lignite and in the associated marcasite/pyrite nodules. Much of the amber fluoresces bluish-white. Most amber occurs as find BB to pea size pieces. Only rarely do they get larger.
Bring: Buckets, garden tools. Take a change of clothes because it is extremely muddy.
Directions: See map below. I prefer to park at Lakeview Drive and cross north over the railroad tracks to the collecting area. It is private property so do not upset the owners.
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Sample Minerals from this location: Amber, Amber2, Insect in Amber
Unfortunately, the status of mineral collecting sites change often. Inclusion in this site does not give an individual the right to trespass. If the land owner is present ALWAYS ASK PERMISSION prior to entering a collecting location. ALWAYS RESPECT THE PROPERTY OWNER, you are his guest. When in doubt, do not enter.
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