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Minerals: Fine to coarse grain purple lepidolite, muscovite, pink to green to yellow beryl, green tourmaline
Description: This is an old pegmatite quarry with very extensive workings. There are several dumps for collecting as well as nearby prospects for hard rock collecting. It is not easy to find. It is an easy, level hike to the quarry. There are no restrooms or food service at this location, come prepared.
Bring: Bucket, hand tools, prybars, hammers, insect repellent, rain gear, food and water.
Directions: From NYC take the Merritt Parkway to the Wilbur Cross Parkway (both CT 15), in Meriden exit to CT 66 east. Follow 66 through Middletown and over the Connecticut River (watch out after the bridge, Rt. 66 takes a right turn) and to the town of Cobalt, turn right onto CT 151 south. Go 3.5 miles to Haddam Neck Road on right (clearly marked turn for Haddam Neck), go 1/2 mile to firehouse on left. Park out of the way of the fire trucks. Hike west under the power lines along the well used utility road. You will go by several other pegmatite prospects on your right in the woords. As the trail starts to head up a steep hill, turn right and head into the woods (north). You will see dumps scattered in the woods to the east and west. Take time to explore the whole area before choosing where to dig.
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