[Rockhounds] Barton Garnet Mines

[Tim Jokela Jr.]

Massive red garnet, lumpish, locked in matrix. Some chance of facet rough. 
Moderately interesting specimens; eg study grade for a mineralogy course. 
That's what I've heard.

T


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kreigh Tomaszewski" <Kreigh at tomaszewski.net>
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Subject: [Rockhounds] Barton Garnet Mines


> The Barton Garnet Mines in North River, New York, produce something like 
> 80% of the abrasive garnet sold commercially. They allow public access to 
> their #1 pit that is no longer being mined for $10 a head, plus $1 a pound 
> for what you take out.
>
> Has anyone collected there? Is it worth the price? Is there roadside 
> collecting in the area that would be worthwhile? Is there any chance of 
> getting into any of their other pits?
>
>
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