
Gem Mountain Sapphire Mine
Commercial sapphire gravel operation near Philipsburg where visitors wash concentrate for Montana's famous pastel sapphires.
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Use this page as your Montana rockhounding map — Montana has 640 rockhounding sites in our directory, including 8 quartz & crystals, 12 agate & jasper, 1 geodes, 14 gemstones, 129 fossils. Use rockhounding sites near me for live distance sorting or browse by city.
Montana sapphire country (Philipsburg / Gem Mountain washes) and Crystal Park’s public amethyst dig are the two beginner anchors. We list 640 mapped sites — fee washes are the reliable path; river bars require claim awareness.
July–September is prime for forest roads. Yellowstone National Park prohibits collecting — stay on documented public or fee dig listings outside park boundaries.
Near major cities: Billings · Bozeman · Helena · Missoula · Philipsburg
By specimen type: Quartz & Crystals (8) · Agate & Jasper (12) · Gemstones (14) · Fossils (129) · Gold & Minerals (147) · Other (328)
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Commercial sapphire gravel operation near Philipsburg where visitors wash concentrate for Montana's famous pastel sapphires.
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A developed Forest Service crystal scree site in the Pioneer Mountains where visitors dig in loose quartz crystals from decomposed pegmatite.
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Alluvial bars along the upper Yellowstone and Missouri headwaters contain placer sapphires eroded from igneous source rocks.
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Fossil collection site, Custer County, Montana. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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3-Aces Mine is a known mineral occurrence in Beaverhead, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Gold.
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A & M Prospect is a mineral prospect in Granite, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Malachite, Silver.
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Ace Mine is a known mineral occurrence in Ravalli, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Silver.
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Alabama is a mineral prospect in Phillips, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Gold.
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Alaskite is a known mineral occurrence in Sweet Grass, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chromite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Malachite, Nickel.
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Alex and me at Avalanche Lake in Glacier National Park. is a documented rockhounding destination in MT. Collectors visit for mixed minerals and rocks and related material. Access rules and land ownership vary — confirm current status with the managing agency or landowner before collecting.
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Alpine Placer is a historic mining site in Lincoln, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Gold.
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Alps District is a historic mining site in Granite, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Copper, Galena, Gold, Pumice, Silver, Sphalerite.
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Aluise Lode is a known mineral occurrence in Jefferson, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Gold.
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American is a historic mining site in Meagher, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Silver.
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American Bar is a documented mineral occurrence near MT. Reported specimens include Sapphire, Cassiterite, Chalcedony, Garnet, Gold, Kyanite, Limonite, Topaz. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Fossil collection site in the Cloverly, Big Horn County, Montana. Environment: "channel". Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Cloverly, Big Horn County, Montana. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Pierre Shale, Dawson County, Montana. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Judith River, Montana. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Judith River, Chouteau County, Montana. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Annie Claim is a known mineral occurrence in Granite, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Gold.
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Annie Placer is a known mineral occurrence in Missoula, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Gold.
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Arcturus Claim is a known mineral occurrence in Jefferson, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Argenta is a documented mineral occurrence near MT. Reported specimens include Lead and Silver minerals. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Arlington Prospect is a known mineral occurrence in Sanders, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Malachite, Silver.
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Arrowhead and South America Prospect is a known mineral occurrence in Powell, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Iron.
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Atlanta Gulch is a known mineral occurrence in Meagher, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Gold.
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Autumn Placer is a documented mineral site in Granite, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Gold.
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Badger Mine is a known mineral occurrence in Lewis and Clark, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Gold.
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Barbara & Judy is a mineral prospect in Beaverhead, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Gold, Malachite, Silver.
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Barbara Anne Prospect is a known mineral occurrence in Park, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Bismuth, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold.
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Barich Mine is a known mineral occurrence in Granite, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Gold.
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Basic Metals Mine is a mineral prospect in Park, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Basin is a documented mineral occurrence near MT. Reported specimens include Silver, Gold. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Basin (Cataract, Comet) District is a historic mining site in Jefferson, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Cassiterite, Copper, Galena, Gold, Kyanite, Quartz crystals.
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Bear Canyon is a documented mineral occurrence near MT. Reported specimens include Geodes, Agate. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Bear Gulch Adit is a known mineral occurrence in Madison, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Bear Paw Mountains is a documented mineral occurrence near MT. Reported specimens include Columbite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Beehive Basin is a documented mineral site in Madison, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Mica.
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Bell Boy Mine is a historic mining site in Lewis and Clark, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Copper, Fluorite, Galena, Gold, Silver, Sphalerite.
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Bell Mine is a known mineral occurrence in Jefferson, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Bellaire Mine is a known mineral occurrence in Granite, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Malachite, Silver.
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Big Ben Molybdenum is a known mineral occurrence in Cascade, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Malachite, Molybdenite.
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Big Blackfoot District is a historic mining site in Powell, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Copper, Galena, Gold, Silver, Sphalerite, Stibnite.
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Big Day Placer is a known mineral occurrence in Mineral, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Gold.
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Fossil collection site in the Hell Creek, Garfield County, Montana. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Big Four Prospect is a known mineral occurrence in Flathead, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Gold, Malachite, Silver.
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Big Horn Canyon is a documented mineral occurrence near MT. Reported specimens include Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper, Concretions, Silicified coral, Fossils. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Fossil collection site in the Willow Creek, Glacier County, Montana. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Bigler Group is a historic mining site in Meagher, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Gold.
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Billie Goat Mine is a known mineral occurrence in Granite, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Malachite, Silver, Sphalerite.
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Bismark-Nugget Group is a known mineral occurrence in Madison, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Iron.
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Bismuth Prospect is a mineral prospect in Madison, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Gold, Iron, Malachite.
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Fossil collection site in the Blackleaf, Lima County, Montana. Environment: "floodplain". Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Black Butte is a known mineral occurrence in Madison, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Barite.
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Fossil collection site in the Blackleaf, Cascade County, Montana. Environment: fluvial-lacustrine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Two Medicine, Glacier County, Montana. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Blackrock Prospect is a mineral prospect in Beaverhead, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Malachite, Silver.
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Blue Bird Mine is a mineral prospect in Lewis and Clark, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Gold, Iron, Malachite.
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Blue Star is a documented mineral site in Lewis and Clark, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Gold.
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Blue Stone is a mineral prospect in Jefferson, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Blue-Eyed Nellie District is a historic mining site in Deer Lodge, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Copper, Dolomite, Galena, Limestone, Silver, Sphalerite.
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Bluebell Group is a mineral prospect in Broadwater, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Bluebird Copper and Silver is a mineral prospect in Lewis and Clark, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Malachite, Silver.
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Bluebird Cr-Pt is a known mineral occurrence in Sweet Grass, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chromite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Malachite, Nickel.
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Bluebird Ni-Cu is a known mineral occurrence in Sweet Grass, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Cobalt, Copper, Gold, Malachite.
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Fossil collection site in the Two Medicine, Glacier County, Montana. Environment: "floodplain". Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Bonanza Group Mine is a mineral prospect in Mineral, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Barite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold.
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Boston Colby Property is a known mineral occurrence in Mineral, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Gold, Malachite, Silver.
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Boston Mine is a known mineral occurrence in Powell, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Gold, Malachite, Silver.
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Boulder District-Montana is a historic mining site in Jefferson, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Barite, Copper, Galena, Gold, Molybdenite, Silver.
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Boulder River Ni-Cu East is a known mineral occurrence in Sweet Grass, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Cobalt, Copper, Gold, Malachite.
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Boulder River Ni-Cu Riverside is a known mineral occurrence in Sweet Grass, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Cobalt, Copper, Gold, Malachite.
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Boulder River Nickel Prospect is a mineral prospect in Sweet Grass, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Cobalt, Copper, Gold, Malachite.
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Bresnahan and Fenner is a known mineral occurrence in Deer Lodge, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Bismuth, Chrysocolla, Cobalt, Copper, Galena.
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Brewster Creek is a documented mineral site in Granite, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Gold.
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Bridge Placer is a known mineral occurrence in Park, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Gold.
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Broken Bottle is a known mineral occurrence in Granite, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chromite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Malachite.
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Brown’s Gulch is a documented mineral occurrence near MT. Reported specimens include Sapphire. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Brown’s Lake is a documented mineral occurrence near MT. Reported specimens include Scheelite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Bull Elk is a known mineral occurrence in Granite, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Wolframite.
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Bullidick Prospect is a known mineral occurrence in Madison, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Fossil collection site in the Judith River, Blaine County, Montana. Environment: lacustrine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Bulwer Mine is a historic mining site in Jefferson, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Copper.
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Bunker Hill Tunnel is a known mineral occurrence in Jefferson, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Malachite, Silver.
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Buster Mine is a known mineral occurrence in Beaverhead, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Butte is a documented mineral occurrence near MT. Reported specimens include Bornite, Pisanite, Rhodochrosite, Rhodonite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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The Richest Hill on Earth at Butte produced massive copper ore for a century; limited dump access remains for secondary copper mineral specimens.
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Cable Placer is a historic mining site in Deer Lodge, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Gold.
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Calvert Hill Mine is a documented mineral occurrence near MT. Reported specimens include Scheelite, Garnet, Aquamarine, Tungsten. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Camp Prospect is a mineral prospect in Phillips, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Fossil collection site in the Two Medicine, Teton County, Montana. Environment: "floodplain". Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Carbella is a documented mineral occurrence near MT. Reported specimens include Agate, Jasper, Petrified wood, Quartz crystals. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Fossil collection site in the Cloverly, Big Horn County, Montana. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Hell Creek, Rosebud County, Montana. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Cato is a historic mining site in Missoula, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Gold.
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Cedar Creek and Trout Creek is a documented mineral occurrence near MT. Reported specimens include Gold. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Cement Gulch is a known mineral occurrence in Broadwater, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Gold.
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Champaign Lode Claim is a known mineral occurrence in Deer Lodge, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Malachite, Silver.
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Chile is a historic mining site in Madison, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Gold.
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China Creek is a historic mining site in Lincoln, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Gold.
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Chrome Lake Cr-Pt is a known mineral occurrence in Stillwater, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chromite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Malachite, Nickel.
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Chrome Lake Ni-Cu is a known mineral occurrence in Stillwater, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Cobalt, Copper, Gold, Malachite.
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Chrome Mountain Ni-Cu is a known mineral occurrence in Sweet Grass, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Cobalt, Copper, Gold, Malachite.
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Cincinnatti Quartz Lode Claim is a mineral prospect in Granite, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Fossil collection site in the Shedhorn, Montana. Environment: coastal indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Clark Gulch is a historic mining site in Lewis and Clark, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Gold.
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Fossil collection site in the Cloverly, Big Horn County, Montana. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Kishenehn, Flathead County, Montana. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Coeur D'Alene American is a known mineral occurrence in Mineral, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Malachite, Silver.
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Collar is a mineral prospect in Fergus, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Silver.
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Coloma District is a historic mining site in Missoula, Granite, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Barite, Copper, Galena, Gold, Silver, Stibnite.
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Colorado Creek is a mineral prospect in Beaverhead, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Gold.
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Combination Mine is a known mineral occurrence in Granite, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Malachite, Silver, Wolframite.
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Confederate Gulch is a documented mineral occurrence near MT. Reported specimens include Gold. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Fossil collection site in the Hell Creek, Garfield County, Montana. Environment: crevasse splay. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Kishenehn, Montana. Environment: lacustrine - large. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Copper Cliff is a historic mining site in Powell, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Copper.
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Copper King Prospect is a mineral prospect in Flathead, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Gold, Malachite, Silver.
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Copper Lode Prospect is a known mineral occurrence in Powell, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Malachite, Silver.
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Copper Mtn is a known mineral occurrence in Lincoln, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Barite.
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Copper Queen is a known mineral occurrence in Park, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Gold, Malachite, Nickel.
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Copper Ridge is a historic mining site in Sanders, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Gold.
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Copper Rock Mine is a known mineral occurrence in Mineral, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Malachite, Silver.
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Copper-Lead No. 3 is a known mineral occurrence in Fergus, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Malachite, Sphalerite.
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Cousin Jack is a historic mining site in Madison, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Gold.
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Cracker Box Creek is a documented mineral occurrence near MT. Reported specimens include Montana Agate. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Craig Property is a known mineral occurrence in Madison, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Crescent Creek Cr-Pt is a known mineral occurrence in Sweet Grass, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chromite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Malachite, Nickel.
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Crescent Creek Ni-Cu is a known mineral occurrence in Sweet Grass, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Cobalt, Copper, Gold, Malachite.
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Crescent Peak Ni-Cu is a known mineral occurrence in Sweet Grass, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Cobalt, Copper, Gold, Malachite.
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Crevasse Creek is a documented mineral site in Park, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Gold.
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Crown Silver Group is a mineral prospect in Mineral, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Malachite, Sphalerite.
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Crumb Mine is a documented mineral site in Lewis and Clark, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Gold.
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A developed Forest Service crystal scree site in the Pioneer Mountains where visitors dig in loose quartz crystals from decomposed pegmatite.
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Crystal Park (paid area) is a documented mineral occurrence near MT. Reported specimens include Amethyst, Smoky Quartz. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Curly Bill No. 3 Prospect is a known mineral occurrence in Madison, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Gold, Malachite, Silver.
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Custer County is a documented mineral occurrence near MT. Reported specimens include Montana Agate. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Custer Nos. 1-2 is a mineral prospect in Beaverhead, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Cyclone is a mineral prospect in Broadwater, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Gold.
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Fossil collection site in the Dinwoody, Montana. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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D. & W. Group is a mineral prospect in Lincoln, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Galena.
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Fossil collection site in the Dinwoody, Montana. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Darling Placer is a historic mining site in Lincoln, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Gold.
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Deacon Placer is a known mineral occurrence in Sanders, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Gold.
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Deadwood Gulch Prospect is a known mineral occurrence in Mineral, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Malachite, Sphalerite.
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Deer Lodge Basin Prospects is a known mineral occurrence in Granite, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Malachite, Silver.
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Demonstrator is a mineral prospect in Lincoln, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Galena.
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Denver Mine is a known mineral occurrence in Powell, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Gold, Malachite, Silver.
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Dg Prospects is a mineral prospect in Granite, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Doris is a mineral prospect in Jefferson, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Double Eagle is a known mineral occurrence in Granite, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Malachite, Silver, Stibnite.
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Fossil collection site, Powell County, Montana. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Dry Cottonwood Creek is a documented mineral occurrence near MT. Reported specimens include Sapphire. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Dry Creek Mine is a historic mining site in Mineral, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Copper.
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Fossil collection site in the Hell Creek, Garfield County, Montana. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Dry Gulch is a mineral prospect in Beaverhead, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Fluorite.
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Eagle Claim is a historic mining site in Granite, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Copper.
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Eagle Dump is a known mineral occurrence in Broadwater, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Fossil collection site in the Eagle, Carbon County, Montana. Environment: wet floodplain. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Eagle, Carbon County, Montana. Environment: wet floodplain. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Eagle Sandstone, Fergus County, Montana. Environment: deltaic indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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East Brooklyn Lode Claim is a mineral prospect in Granite, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Malachite, Silver.
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East Coeur D'Alene Mine is a known mineral occurrence in Mineral, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Malachite, Silver.
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Fossil collection site in the Sappington, Cascade County, Montana. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site, Gallatin County, Montana. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Eddy Creek Mine is a known mineral occurrence in Sanders, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Fossil collection site in the Two Medicine, Teton County, Montana. Environment: "floodplain". Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Elk No. 1 Placer is a mineral prospect in Jefferson, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Gold.
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Elkhorn Mine is a historic mining site in Beaverhead, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Copper, Galena, Gold, Molybdenite, Silver, Sphalerite.
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Elkhorn Mountain is a documented mineral occurrence near MT. Reported specimens include Magnetite, Hematite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Elkhorn Ridge Prospect is a mineral prospect in Jefferson, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Malachite, Silver.
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Elliston District is a historic mining site in Powell, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Copper, Galena, Gold, Limestone, Nickel, Silver.
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Else Claim is a known mineral occurrence in Beaverhead, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Gold, Malachite, Silver.
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Elvin Clayton is a mineral prospect in Park, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Galena.
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Emigrant District is a known mineral occurrence in Park, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Bismuth, Chrysocolla, Copper, Gold, Malachite.
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Fossil collection site in the Hell Creek, Garfield County, Montana. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Hell Creek, Garfield County, Montana. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Ermont No 19 Mine is a historic mining site in Beaverhead, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Cinnabar, Copper, Galena, Gold, Silver, Sphalerite.
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Eureka Creek is a known mineral occurrence in Broadwater, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Gold.
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Eureka Creek Divide Prospect is a mineral prospect in Broadwater, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Malachite, Sphalerite.
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Fairview Quartz Lode Claim is a known mineral occurrence in Granite, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Malachite, Silver.
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Falcon Prospect is a known mineral occurrence in Madison, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Fallon is a documented mineral occurrence near MT. Reported specimens include Montana Agate. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Favorite Mine is a known mineral occurrence in Missoula, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Gold.
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Fossil collection site in the Hell Creek, McCone County, Montana. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fisher Mine is a mineral prospect in Beaverhead, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Fishtail Creek Ni-Cu is a known mineral occurrence in Stillwater, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Cobalt, Copper, Gold, Malachite.
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Forest Mine is a known mineral occurrence in Jefferson, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Malachite, Silver.
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Forge Ni-Cu is a known mineral occurrence in Sweet Grass, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Cobalt, Copper, Gold, Malachite.
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Fourth of July is a historic mining site in Granite, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Barite, Copper, Galena, Gold, Silver, Stibnite.
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Fox Prospect is a known mineral occurrence in Granite, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Malachite, Silver.
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Frances Copper Prospect is a known mineral occurrence in Missoula, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Fossil collection site in the Sappington, Meagher County, Montana. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fraser Placer is a mineral prospect in Beaverhead, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Freeburg Mine is a mineral prospect in Jefferson, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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French Creek is a documented mineral occurrence near MT. Reported specimens include Gold. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Frisbie Mine is a known mineral occurrence in Madison, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Fromberg is a documented mineral occurrence near MT. Reported specimens include Coal, Pyrite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Frying Pan Basin is a documented mineral occurrence near MT. Reported specimens include Corundum, Opalized wood, Silicified wood. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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G. M. Prospect is a known mineral occurrence in Powell, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Malachite, Silver.
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Gardiner is a documented mineral occurrence near MT. Reported specimens include Arsenopyrite, Gold. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Garnet Placer is a historic mining site in Broadwater, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Gold.
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Garrison Mine is a historic mining site in Madison, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Gold.
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Gem Mountain (sapphires) is a documented mineral occurrence near MT. Reported specimens include Sapphires (blue, green, yellow). Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Commercial sapphire gravel operation near Philipsburg where visitors wash concentrate for Montana's famous pastel sapphires.
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Gem Mtn with Grandparents is a documented rockhounding destination in MT. Collectors visit for gem crystals, beryl, tourmaline and related material. Access rules and land ownership vary — confirm current status with the managing agency or landowner before collecting.
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Georgetown is a documented mineral occurrence near MT. Reported specimens include Gold, Chrysocolla. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Giltedge is a documented mineral occurrence near MT. Reported specimens include Gold. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Fossil collection site in the Kishenehn, Flathead County, Montana. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Glendive is a documented mineral occurrence near MT. Reported specimens include Agate, Jasper, Moss Opal. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Glowworm and Greenhorn is a known mineral occurrence in Beaverhead, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Malachite, Molybdenite, Wolframite.
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Goat Creek is a known mineral occurrence in Sanders, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Beryl, Chrysocolla, Copper, Gold, Malachite.
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Goat Mountain Vein is a known mineral occurrence in Granite, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Gold, Malachite, Silver.
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Gold King Prospect is a known mineral occurrence in Sanders, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Malachite, Sphalerite.
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Gold Nugget is a known mineral occurrence in Powell, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Gold.
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Gold Prospect is a mineral prospect in Missoula, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Gold.
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Gold Series Big Mary Claim is a mineral prospect in Jefferson, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Gold Way Placer is a mineral prospect in Powell, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Gold.
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Golden Angel Mine is a known mineral occurrence in Powell, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Garnet, Gold, Iron.
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Golden Dollar #5 Lode is a mineral prospect in Lewis and Clark, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Golden Slipper Lode is a mineral prospect in Lewis and Clark, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Gold, Malachite, Silver.
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Fossil collection site in the Heath, Golden Valley County, Montana. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Good Cheer is a historic mining site in Jefferson, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Silver.
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Gooley Placer is a known mineral occurrence in Missoula, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Gold.
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Grandpa, Grandma, and me in 2007. is a documented rockhounding destination in MT. Collectors visit for mixed minerals and rocks and related material. Access rules and land ownership vary — confirm current status with the managing agency or landowner before collecting.
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Granite Creek Prospect is a known mineral occurrence in Granite, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Malachite, Silver.
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Granite Ghost Town is a documented rockhounding destination in MT. Collectors visit for mixed minerals and rocks and related material. Access rules and land ownership vary — confirm current status with the managing agency or landowner before collecting.
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Granite Ghost Town, 2007. is a documented rockhounding destination in MT. Collectors visit for mixed minerals and rocks and related material. Access rules and land ownership vary — confirm current status with the managing agency or landowner before collecting.
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Grant and Hartford Mine is a historic mining site in Granite, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Barite, Copper, Galena, Gold, Silver, Stibnite.
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Grasshopper Creek is a documented mineral occurrence near MT. Reported specimens include Diamond. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Grasshopper Prospect is a known mineral occurrence in Beaverhead, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Gold, Malachite, Molybdenite.
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Gravelly Range is a documented mineral occurrence near MT. Reported specimens include Onyx. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Grigg Group is a mineral prospect in Madison, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Grizzly Bear is a known mineral occurrence in Beaverhead, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Grubstake Lode is a mineral prospect in Jefferson, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Guerin Lode is a known mineral occurrence in Lewis and Clark, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Hand Mine is a known mineral occurrence in Lincoln, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Fossil collection site in the Hell Creek, Garfield County, Montana. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Hartford Mine is a known mineral occurrence in Powell, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Gold, Malachite, Silver.
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Harvey Creek is a documented mineral site in Granite, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Gold.
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Harvey-Nickolas Prospect is a mineral prospect in Flathead, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Hatchet Creek is a documented mineral occurrence near MT. Reported specimens include Montana Agate. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Hathaway is a mineral prospect in Lincoln, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Iron, Malachite.
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Hauseman Mine is a mineral prospect in Beaverhead, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Gold.
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Hawkeye Mine is a known mineral occurrence in Jefferson, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Malachite, Silver.
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Hawkeye Placer is a historic mining site in Jefferson, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Gold.
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Hegener is a known mineral occurrence in Cascade, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Malachite, Molybdenite.
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Helena is a documented mineral occurrence near MT. Reported specimens include Gold. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Helena District is a historic mining site in Lewis and Clark, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Copper, Dolomite, Galena, Gold, Marble, Silver.
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Hi Dakota is a known mineral occurrence in Beaverhead, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Silver.
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Hidden Hand Mine is a historic mining site in Powell, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Copper, Galena, Gold, Nickel, Silver, Sphalerite.
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Hidden Treasure-Ramona is a known mineral occurrence in Granite, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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High Up Claim is a mineral prospect in Jefferson, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Highland Mine is a known mineral occurrence in Ravalli, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Hilltop Prospect is a known mineral occurrence in Granite, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chromite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Malachite.
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Hobo Gulch Prospect is a known mineral occurrence in Jefferson, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Malachite, Sphalerite.
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Hobo Placer is a known mineral occurrence in Missoula, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Gold.
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Holy Terror is a known mineral occurrence in Park, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Silver.
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Homestead Prospect is a mineral prospect in Broadwater, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Gold, Malachite, Silver.
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Homstake Mine is a known mineral occurrence in Granite, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Hoodoo Property is a known mineral occurrence in Mineral, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Malachite, Silver.
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Fossil collection site in the Wolsey, Montana. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Hope Group is a historic mining site in Granite, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Barite, Copper, Fluorite, Galena, Gold, Pyrolusite.
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Hopeful Placer is a known mineral occurrence in Mineral, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Gold.
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Horseshoe Hills is a documented mineral occurrence near MT. Reported specimens include Shale, Trilobite fossils. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Hot Shot 3-5 is a known mineral occurrence in Park, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Silver.
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Housum Placer is a known mineral occurrence in Missoula, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Gold.
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Hubbard Mine is a historic mining site in Lewis and Clark, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Gold.
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Hughesville is a known mineral occurrence in Judith Basin, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Malachite, Silver.
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Humdinger Group is a known mineral occurrence in Lewis and Clark, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Gold, Malachite, Molybdenite.
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Hungry Placer is a known mineral occurrence in Mineral, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Gold.
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I took this photograpgh of Old Faithful. is a documented rockhounding destination in MT. Collectors visit for mixed minerals and rocks and related material. Access rules and land ownership vary — confirm current status with the managing agency or landowner before collecting.
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Ida A. Placer is a historic mining site in Missoula, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Gold.
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Independent is a mineral prospect in Broadwater, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Initial Cr-Pt is a known mineral occurrence in Sweet Grass, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chromite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Malachite, Nickel.
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Intial Ni-Cu is a known mineral occurrence in Sweet Grass, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Cobalt, Copper, Gold, Malachite.
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Invincible Quartz Lode is a mineral prospect in Madison, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Iola Prospect is a known mineral occurrence in Beaverhead, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Malachite, Silver.
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Iron Cliff is a documented mineral site in Silver Bow, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Gold.
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Iron Mask Mine is a known mineral occurrence in Mineral, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Malachite, Silver.
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Iron Mountain Ni-Cu Camp is a known mineral occurrence in Sweet Grass, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Cobalt, Copper, Gold, Malachite.
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Iron Mountain Ni-Cu Iron Creek is a known mineral occurrence in Sweet Grass, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Cobalt, Copper, Gold, Malachite.
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Iron Occurrence is a known mineral occurrence in Madison, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Gold, Iron, Malachite.
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J C Copper Claim is a mineral prospect in Jefferson, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Malachite, Silver.
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Jack Creek is a documented mineral occurrence near MT. Reported specimens include Dumortierite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Jack Mine is a known mineral occurrence in Jefferson, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Galena.
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Jacobson Meadows is a known mineral occurrence in Beaverhead, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Cassiterite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Malachite.
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Jacqueline Mine is a known mineral occurrence in Silver Bow, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Malachite, Stibnite.
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Janet 50 is a known mineral occurrence in Sweet Grass, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Jardine is a documented mineral occurrence near MT. Reported specimens include Arsenic, Gold, Tungsten. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Jebro is a documented mineral site in Broadwater, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Gold.
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Jewel Placer is a known mineral occurrence in Mineral, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Gold.
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Johnny Mine is a mineral prospect in Lewis and Clark, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Galena.
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Josephine Mine is a historic mining site in Park, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Silver.
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Katydid Placer is a mineral prospect in Powell, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Gold.
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Kent Mine is a historic mining site in Beaverhead, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Copper, Galena, Gold, Pyrolusite, Silver, Sphalerite.
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Keokirk Mountain Prospect is a mineral prospect in Beaverhead, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Fossil collection site in the Fort Union, Garfield County County, Montana. Environment: "channel". Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Kirkendal Mine is a known mineral occurrence in Granite, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Krueger North Adit is a mineral prospect in Madison, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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L and M Placer is a documented mineral site in Powell, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Gold.
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Landusky is a documented mineral occurrence near MT. Reported specimens include Gold, Pyrolusite, Malachite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Larrigon Mine is a historic mining site in Ravalli, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Gold.
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Last Cabin is a mineral prospect in Park, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Gold, Malachite, Nickel.
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Last Chance Mine is a known mineral occurrence in Granite, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Gold, Malachite, Silver.
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Last Chance Mine In Packer Creek District is a known mineral occurrence in Mineral, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Last Chance Prospect is a known mineral occurrence in Broadwater, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Gold, Malachite, Silver.
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Last Hour is a documented mineral site in Broadwater, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Copper.
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Fossil collection site in the Hell Creek, Garfield County, Montana. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Lead Springs is a mineral prospect in Beaverhead, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Galena.
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Leonard Ii is a mineral prospect in Judith Basin, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Iron.
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Lewis & Clark Cavern State Park is a documented rockhounding destination in MT. Collectors visit for mixed minerals and rocks and related material. Access rules and land ownership vary — confirm current status with the managing agency or landowner before collecting.
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Libby is a documented mineral occurrence near MT. Reported specimens include Aegirite, Asbestos, Vermiculite, Tremolite, Gold, Lead and Silver minerals. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Fossil collection site in the Aspen Shale, Beaverhead County, Montana. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Limonite cubes that I found. is a documented rockhounding destination in MT. Collectors visit for mixed minerals and rocks and related material. Access rules and land ownership vary — confirm current status with the managing agency or landowner before collecting.
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Little Bill Placer Claim is a mineral prospect in Granite, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Feldspar, Garnet, Iron, Quartz crystals, Rutile, Zircon.
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Little Daisy Mine is a known mineral occurrence in Powell, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Little Gold Creek Placer is a historic mining site in Granite, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Copper, Galena, Gold, Platinum, Rutile, Wolframite.
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Livingston is a documented mineral occurrence near MT. Reported specimens include Agatized wood. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Logger Claims Group is a known mineral occurrence in Ravalli, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Beryl, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold.
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Lone Star Prospect is a mineral prospect in Madison, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Looks Grim Prospect is a mineral prospect in Missoula, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Malachite, Sphalerite.
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Lost Creek is a documented mineral occurrence near MT. Reported specimens include Amazonite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Lost Jack is a historic mining site in Carbon, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Gemstones.
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Lower E Fork Emigrant Cr Prospects is a mineral prospect in Park, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Gold, Malachite, Molybdenite.
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Lower Eureka Creek Prospect is a mineral prospect in Broadwater, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Lucky Jack is a historic mining site in Mineral, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Fluorite.
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Lucky Joe Mine is a known mineral occurrence in Lewis and Clark, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Gold, Malachite, Silver.
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Lucky Strike is a mineral prospect in Ravalli, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Beryl.
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Lucy Prospect is a mineral prospect in Beaverhead, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Gold.
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Lyon No. 13 is a known mineral occurrence in Park, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Gold.
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Lyon Placer is a known mineral occurrence in Granite, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Gold.
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Lyons Prospect is a mineral prospect in Powell, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Silver.
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M & T Mine is a known mineral occurrence in Granite, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Mackay Group is a known mineral occurrence in Park, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Malachite, Silver.
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Fossil collection site in the Madison Valley, Gallatin County County, Montana. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Magpie Gulch is a documented mineral occurrence near MT. Reported specimens include Green Sapphire. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Maiasaura Peeblesorum is a documented rockhounding destination in MT. Collectors visit for mixed minerals and rocks and related material. Access rules and land ownership vary — confirm current status with the managing agency or landowner before collecting.
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Majestic & Flora B Claims is a known mineral occurrence in Sweet Grass, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Malachite, Nickel, Platinum.
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Manganese-Lead-Copper-Iron Occur. is a known mineral occurrence in Lincoln, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Iron, Malachite.
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Manhattan is a documented mineral occurrence near MT. Reported specimens include Onyx. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Mary Sue Placer is a mineral prospect in Meagher, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Gold.
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Maybe Mine is a known mineral occurrence in Meagher, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Mccacran Mine is a known mineral occurrence in Powell, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Malachite, Silver.
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Mcdaniel Copper Group is a mineral prospect in Meagher, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Barite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Malachite.
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Meadow Mountain is a mineral prospect in Mineral, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Galena.
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Fossil collection site in the Fort Union, Carter County, Montana. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Metallic Minerals Occurrence is a known mineral occurrence in Lincoln, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Iron, Malachite.
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Mica Chief Mine is a mineral prospect in Madison, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Mica.
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Mica Occurrence is a mineral prospect in Madison, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Mica.
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Mill Canyon is a documented mineral occurrence near MT. Reported specimens include Tourmaline. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Miller Placer is a historic mining site in Lincoln, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Gold.
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Miner is a documented mineral occurrence near MT. Reported specimens include Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper, Petrified wood. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Mineral King - Tarbox Mine is a known mineral occurrence in Mineral, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Mineral Point District is a mineral prospect in Ravalli, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Gold, Malachite, Silver.
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Mint Group & Orschell Placer Claim is a known mineral occurrence in Park, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Iron, Malachite, Molybdenite.
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Fossil collection site in the Judith River, Fergus County, Montana. Environment: channel lag. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Missouri River is a documented mineral occurrence near MT. Reported specimens include Cassiterite, Chalcedony, Garnet, Gold, Kyanite, Limonite, Sapphire, Topaz. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Mitchell Prospect is a known mineral occurrence in Powell, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Gold, Malachite, Silver.
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Mitsey Placer is a known mineral occurrence in Mineral, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Gold.
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Modoc Claim is a documented mineral site in Granite, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Gold.
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Monarch is a documented mineral occurrence near MT. Reported specimens include Beryl. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Monarch Mine is a known mineral occurrence in Granite, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Montana Agate (cut and polished) is a documented rockhounding destination in MT. Collectors visit for agate, jasper, chalcedony and related material. Access rules and land ownership vary — confirm current status with the managing agency or landowner before collecting.
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Montana Mine is a mineral prospect in Madison, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Mica.
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Montana Placer is a historic mining site in Lincoln, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Gold.
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Montana Star Mine is a mineral prospect in Ravalli, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Malachite, Sphalerite.
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Monte Carlo is a historic mining site in Jefferson, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Gold.
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Montpark Mine is a known mineral occurrence in Granite, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Gold, Malachite, Silver.
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Montreal Star is a historic mining site in Jefferson, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Bismuth, Cobalt, Copper, Galena, Gold, Nickel.
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Moonlight Claims is a mineral prospect in Jefferson, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Fossil collection site in the Three Forks Shale, Gallatin County, Montana. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Moose Creek-Fish Creek Traverse is a known mineral occurrence in Silver Bow, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Moose Lake District is a historic mining site in Granite, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Copper, Galena, Gold, Molybdenite, Silver, Sphalerite.
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Fossil collection site in the Judith River, Petroleum County, Montana. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Hell Creek, Dawson County, Montana. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Hell Creek, Garfield County, Montana. Environment: crevasse splay. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Hell Creek, Garfield County, Montana. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Hell Creek, Garfield County, Montana. Environment: fluvial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Morning Glory Mine is a historic mining site in Jefferson, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Copper, Galena, Gold, Silver, Sphalerite, Stibnite.
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Mouat Ni-Cu South is a known mineral occurrence in Stillwater, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Cobalt, Copper, Gold, Malachite.
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Mount Blackmore is a documented mineral occurrence near MT. Reported specimens include Agate, Chalcedony, Hyalite Opal, Petrified wood. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Mountain Dude Lode is a mineral prospect in Broadwater, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Mountain Lion is a mineral prospect in Park, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Malachite, Silver.
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Mountain View Cr-Pt is a known mineral occurrence in Stillwater, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chromite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Malachite, Nickel.
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MT Dino Trail Poster is a documented rockhounding destination in MT. Collectors visit for mixed minerals and rocks and related material. Access rules and land ownership vary — confirm current status with the managing agency or landowner before collecting.
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Mullen Barite is a historic mining site in Mineral, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Barite.
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Muloney Mine is a historic mining site in Granite, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Silver.
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Murry Grant Claims is a mineral prospect in Ravalli, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Mutch Mine is a known mineral occurrence in Madison, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Fossil collection site in the Heath, Fergus County, Montana. Environment: open shallow subtidal. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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My cousin Alex and me in 2009. is a documented rockhounding destination in MT. Collectors visit for mixed minerals and rocks and related material. Access rules and land ownership vary — confirm current status with the managing agency or landowner before collecting.
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My cousin Alex and me in 2012. is a documented rockhounding destination in MT. Collectors visit for mixed minerals and rocks and related material. Access rules and land ownership vary — confirm current status with the managing agency or landowner before collecting.
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Mystery is a documented mineral site in Deer Lodge, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Fluorite.
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Nancy Lou Mine is a known mineral occurrence in Judith Basin, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Gold, Iron, Malachite.
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Fossil collection site in the Pierre Shale, Sweet Grass County, Montana. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Three Forks, Broadwater County, Montana. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Neihart is a documented mineral occurrence near MT. Reported specimens include Galena, Polybasite, Silver, Sphalerite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Fossil collection site in the Judith River, Blaine County, Montana. Environment: lacustrine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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New Lenore Group is a known mineral occurrence in Mineral, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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New York Prospect is a known mineral occurrence in Madison, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Nick Preen Mine is a known mineral occurrence in Beaverhead, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Nickelodeon is a known mineral occurrence in Jefferson, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Gold, Malachite, Molybdenite.
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Ninemile Creek is a documented mineral occurrence near MT. Reported specimens include Gold. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Fossil collection site in the Hell Creek, Carter County, Montana. Environment: channel lag. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Normandy is a known mineral occurrence in Broadwater, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Fluorite.
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North Fork Granite Creek Prospect is a known mineral occurrence in Granite, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Malachite, Silver.
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North Louise Prospect is a mineral prospect in Jefferson, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Fossil collection site in the Two Medicine, Pondera County, Montana. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Hell Creek, Garfield County, Montana. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Bearpaw Shale, Fergus County, Montana. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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North Star Claim is a known mineral occurrence in Lewis and Clark, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Gold, Malachite, Silver.
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Northern Pacific is a mineral prospect in Fergus, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Fluorite, Galena, Malachite.
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Nugget Mine is a mineral prospect in Missoula, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Malachite, Silver.
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Nye Basin Ni-Cu East is a known mineral occurrence in Stillwater, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Cobalt, Copper, Gold, Malachite.
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Fossil collection site in the Hell Creek, Garfield/McCone County, Montana. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Ohio Fraction Quartz Lode Claim is a known mineral occurrence in Granite, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Gold, Malachite, Silver.
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Ohio Quartz Lode Claim is a known mineral occurrence in Granite, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Malachite, Silver.
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Old Joe is a historic mining site in Madison, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Gold.
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Old Mack is a documented mineral site in Judith Basin, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Silver.
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Fossil collection site in the Cloverly, Carbon County, Montana. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Ophir Claim is a known mineral occurrence in Granite, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Gold.
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Ophir Creek is a documented mineral site in Powell, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Gold.
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Oro Mine is a known mineral occurrence in Lincoln, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Fossil collection site in the Otter, Cascade County, Montana. Environment: offshore. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Overlook is a known mineral occurrence in Silver Bow, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Garnet, Gold, Limestone.
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Pay Day is a historic mining site in Deer Lodge, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Wolframite.
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Payday is a mineral prospect in Beaverhead, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Fossil collection site in the Sappington, montana. Environment: transition zone/lower shoreface. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Pearson is a known mineral occurrence in Madison, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Fossil collection site in the Hell Creek, McCone County, Montana. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Phillips County Museum is a documented rockhounding destination in MT. Collectors visit for mixed minerals and rocks and related material. Access rules and land ownership vary — confirm current status with the managing agency or landowner before collecting.
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Phillipsburg is a documented mineral occurrence near MT. Reported specimens include Chrysocolla, Rhodochrosite, Ore minerals. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Picket Pin is a known mineral occurrence in Sweet Grass, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Cobalt, Copper, Gold, Malachite.
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Pilgrim Prospect is a known mineral occurrence in Sanders, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Bismuth, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Malachite.
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Pioneer is a documented mineral occurrence near MT. Reported specimens include Gold, Calcite, Chalcopyrite, Quartz crystals, Pyrite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Pioneer Mine is a historic mining site in Broadwater, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Silver.
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Pipestone is a documented mineral occurrence near MT. Reported specimens include Amethyst, Quartz crystals. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Fossil collection site in the Renova, Jefferson County, Montana. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Placer Mine is a documented mineral site in Ravalli, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Gold.
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Fossil collection site in the Melville, Sweetgrass County, Montana. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Pole Creek is a documented mineral occurrence near MT. Reported specimens include Garnet, Gold, Quartz crystals, Ruby, Sapphire. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Pompeys Pillar is a documented rockhounding destination in MT. Collectors visit for mixed minerals and rocks and related material. Access rules and land ownership vary — confirm current status with the managing agency or landowner before collecting.
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Pompeys Pillar - William Clark is a documented rockhounding destination in MT. Collectors visit for mixed minerals and rocks and related material. Access rules and land ownership vary — confirm current status with the managing agency or landowner before collecting.
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Poor Man No. 2 is a mineral prospect in Sweet Grass, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Gold.
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Poorman Creek is a mineral prospect in Lewis and Clark, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Gold.
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Porter Mine is a historic mining site in Granite, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Gold.
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Pryor Mountains is a documented mineral occurrence near MT. Reported specimens include Fossiles, Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper, Petrified wood. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Queen Mine is a known mineral occurrence in Powell, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Barite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Malachite.
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Queen of the Hills Mine is a historic mining site in Beaverhead, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Barite, Copper, Galena, Gold, Silver, Sphalerite.
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Queen Property is a known mineral occurrence in Beaverhead, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Gold, Malachite, Pyrolusite.
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R. D. Potee is a mineral prospect in Jefferson, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Molybdenite.
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Radersburg is a documented mineral occurrence near MT. Reported specimens include Gold, Silver. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Rainbows End is a documented mineral site in Broadwater, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Gold.
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Rainy Day Mine is a mineral prospect in Granite, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Gold.
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Raspberry Group is a known mineral occurrence in Broadwater, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Fossil collection site in the Morrison, Carbon County, Montana. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Raven Mine is a historic mining site in Sanders, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Bismuth, Copper, Galena, Gold, Silver, Sphalerite.
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Red Bluff No. 1-14 is a known mineral occurrence in Beaverhead, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Fossil collection site in the Sappington, Jefferson County, Montana. Environment: reef, buildup or bioherm. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Red Wing Mine is a historic mining site in Silver Bow, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Gold.
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Fossil collection site in the Hell Creek, Garfield County, Montana. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Rex Prospect is a known mineral occurrence in Madison, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Rim Rock is a mineral prospect in Madison, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Mica.
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Ringing Rocks sign is a documented rockhounding destination in MT. Collectors visit for mixed minerals and rocks and related material. Access rules and land ownership vary — confirm current status with the managing agency or landowner before collecting.
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Roadside Prospect is a mineral prospect in Broadwater, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Rock Creek is a documented mineral site in Granite, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Barite.
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Rock Creek Prospects is a known mineral occurrence in Granite, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Rockefeller is a known mineral occurrence in Madison, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Iron.
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Rombauer Mine is a known mineral occurrence in Granite, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Rose Mountain District is a historic mining site in Granite, Powell, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Copper, Galena, Gold, Silver, Sphalerite, Stibnite.
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Rothfuss Iron Mine is a historic mining site in Broadwater, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Copper, Galena, Gold, Iron, Silver, Sphalerite.
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Ruby Mine is a known mineral occurrence in Madison, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Soapstone.
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Ruby Placer is a mineral prospect in Beaverhead, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Gold.
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Ruby River is a documented mineral occurrence near MT. Reported specimens include Almandine Garnet. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Russell Group Prospect is a known mineral occurrence in Sanders, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Cobalt, Copper, Galena, Gold.
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Ruth V. Claim is a known mineral occurrence in Sanders, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Ryburn Gypsum is a mineral prospect in Beaverhead, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Gypsum.
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S & P Mining is a mineral prospect in Fergus, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Malachite, Silver.
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Sailor Lake Mine is a mineral prospect in Madison, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Malachite, Molybdenite.
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Salesville is a documented mineral occurrence near MT. Reported specimens include Emery, Corundum. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Sallie Mellen Claim is a known mineral occurrence in Granite, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Fossil collection site in the Horsethief, Teton County, Montana. Environment: mire/swamp. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Salt Lick Prospect is a mineral prospect in Broadwater, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Malachite, Sphalerite.
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Sapphires that I found in Montana. is a documented rockhounding destination in MT. Collectors visit for gem crystals, beryl, tourmaline and related material. Access rules and land ownership vary — confirm current status with the managing agency or landowner before collecting.
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Fossil collection site in the Deep River, Meagher County, Montana. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Deep River, Meagher County, Montana. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Deep River, Meagher County, Montana. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Deep River, Meagher County, Montana. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Scalded Cat Mine is a mineral prospect in Madison, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Gold, Malachite, Silver.
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Schmidt Prospect is a historic mining site in Madison, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Copper, Galena, Gold, Molybdenite, Silver, Sphalerite.
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Schramm Mine is a historic mining site in Powell, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Gold.
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Scratchgravel District is a historic mining site in Lewis and Clark, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Copper, Galena, Gold, Iron, Silver, Sphalerite.
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Seismoneit Mine is a known mineral occurrence in Park, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Bismuth, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold.
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Sentinel et al. claims is a known mineral occurrence in Broadwater, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Malachite, Sphalerite.
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Sheep Mountain Prospects is a known mineral occurrence in Beaverhead, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Shell Canyon is a mineral prospect in Madison, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Fluorite.
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Fossil collection site in the Lance, Carbon County, Montana. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Silmont Claims is a mineral prospect in Jefferson, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Malachite, Silver.
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Silver Bell is a historic mining site in Jefferson, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Galena.
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Silver Bell Property is a known mineral occurrence in Mineral, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Malachite, Sphalerite.
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Silver Cross Mine is a known mineral occurrence in Lewis and Clark, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Gold, Malachite, Silver.
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Silver King & Queen Mine is a known mineral occurrence in Broadwater, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Silver King Mine is a historic mining site in Sanders, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Bismuth, Copper, Galena, Gold, Silver, Sphalerite.
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Silver Nugget is a mineral prospect in Broadwater, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Silver Peak Group is a mineral prospect in Mineral, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Malachite, Silver.
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Silver Prospect is a known mineral occurrence in Deer Lodge, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Malachite, Silver.
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Silver Saddle is a mineral prospect in Broadwater, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Galena.
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Silver Strike is a mineral prospect in Lincoln, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Galena.
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Simpson is a mineral prospect in Broadwater, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Gold.
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Fossil collection site in the Colorado Shale, Montana. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Skookum is a known mineral occurrence in Jefferson, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Skyline Mine is a known mineral occurrence in Jefferson, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Slate Creek Prospect is a known mineral occurrence in Ravalli, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Malachite, Silver, Wolframite.
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Snowdrift Prospect is a known mineral occurrence in Mineral, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Gold, Malachite, Silver.
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Snowfall Prospect is a known mineral occurrence in Lincoln, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Gold, Malachite, Silver.
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South Boulder River is a documented mineral occurrence near MT. Reported specimens include Quartz crystals. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Fossil collection site in the Telegraph Creek, Big Horn County, Montana. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Appekunny, Montana. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Hell Creek, McCone County, Montana. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Eagle Sandstone, Big Horn County, Montana. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Spar Mine is a historic mining site in Mineral, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Fluorite.
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Spokane Bar Sapphire Mine is a documented mineral occurrence near MT. Reported specimens include Gold, Sapphire. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Springfield is a mineral prospect in Sweet Grass, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Silver.
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Starlight Quartz Lode Claim is a mineral prospect in Granite, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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State Group Mine is a known mineral occurrence in Sanders, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Stillwater River is a mineral prospect in Park, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Gold.
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Stockholm Placer is a mineral prospect in Mineral, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Gold.
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Storm Mine is a historic mining site in Beaverhead, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Silver.
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Sturgen Placer is a known mineral occurrence in Mineral, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Gold.
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Sula is a documented mineral occurrence near MT. Reported specimens include Green Beryl. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Summit is a mineral prospect in Jefferson, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Sunlight Mine is a documented mineral site in Madison, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Gold.
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Sunrise Claim is a known mineral occurrence in Beaverhead, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Sunrise Mine is a mineral prospect in Beaverhead, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Gold, Malachite, Silver.
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Sunset Placer is a historic mining site in Granite, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Gold.
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Sunshine Mine is a historic mining site in Deer Lodge, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Copper, Galena, Silver, Sphalerite, Stibnite, Wolframite.
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Swansea Rosa Lode Claim is a known mineral occurrence in Lincoln, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Barite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Malachite, Silver.
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Swede Prospect is a known mineral occurrence in Missoula, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Gold.
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Fossil collection site in the Thaynes, Montana. Environment: carbonate indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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T.C. Power is a historic mining site in Judith Basin, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Gold.
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Tecate is a known mineral occurrence in Park, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Gold, Malachite, Nickel.
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Terrible Placer is a historic mining site in Meagher, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Gold.
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Terry is a documented mineral occurrence near MT. Reported specimens include Petrified wood, Chalcedony, Jasper. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Texas Mine is a known mineral occurrence in Mineral, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Malachite, Silver.
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The Short Stuff is a known mineral occurrence in Granite, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Malachite, Silver.
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Third Term Mine is a historic mining site in Powell, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Copper, Galena, Gold, Nickel, Silver, Sphalerite.
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Thompson #1 is a known mineral occurrence in Gallatin, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Mica.
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Thompson Lake Prospect is a known mineral occurrence in Granite, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Malachite, Molybdenite, Sphalerite.
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Tibbet Placer is a historic mining site in Granite, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Gold.
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Tibbetts Mine is a mineral prospect in Powell, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Gold.
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Tideman Placer is a mineral prospect in Lincoln, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Gold.
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Fossil collection site in the Wiota Gravels, Cascade County, Montana. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Tiger Group is a mineral prospect in Beaverhead, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Malachite, Silver.
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Tom Miner Gallatin Sign is a documented rockhounding destination in MT. Collectors visit for mixed minerals and rocks and related material. Access rules and land ownership vary — confirm current status with the managing agency or landowner before collecting.
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Torosaurus skull is a documented rockhounding destination in MT. Collectors visit for mixed minerals and rocks and related material. Access rules and land ownership vary — confirm current status with the managing agency or landowner before collecting.
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Totten Mine is a known mineral occurrence in Jefferson, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Bismuth, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold.
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Travonia Claim is a known mineral occurrence in Granite, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Treasure Box Prospect is a mineral prospect in Beaverhead, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Trout Creek is a historic mining site in Lewis and Clark, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Gold.
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True Fissure Mine is a known mineral occurrence in Mineral, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Malachite, Silver.
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Fossil collection site in the Hell Creek, Garfield County, Montana. Environment: coarse channel fill. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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U.S. Treasury is a mineral prospect in Park, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Silver.
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Fossil collection site in the Kishenehn, Flathead County, Montana. Environment: lacustrine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Unidentified Occurrence is a known mineral occurrence in Powell, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Malachite, Pyrolusite, Sphalerite.
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Upper Granite Prospect is a known mineral occurrence in Granite, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Malachite, Silver.
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Urbane Prospect is a known mineral occurrence in Madison, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Fossil collection site in the Heath, Meagher County, Montana. Environment: offshore. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Heath, Fergus County, Montana. Environment: offshore. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Heath, Fergus County, Montana. Environment: offshore. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Heath, Fergus County, Montana. Environment: offshore. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Heath, Fergus County, Montana. Environment: offshore. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Heath, Fergus County, Montana. Environment: offshore. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Heath, Fergus County, Montana. Environment: offshore. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Otter, Fergus County, Montana. Environment: lagoonal. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Heath, Fergus County, Montana. Environment: offshore. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Heath, Fergus County, Montana. Environment: offshore. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Heath, Fergus County, Montana. Environment: offshore. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Heath, Broadwater County, Montana. Environment: offshore. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Phosphoria, Montana. Environment: offshore. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Lodgepole Limestone, Jefferson County, Montana. Environment: shallow subtidal indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Lodgepole Limestone, Gallatin County, Montana. Environment: shallow subtidal indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Phosphoria, Montana. Environment: coastal indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Mowry, Petroleum County, Montana. Environment: offshore indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Fort Union, Custer County, Montana. Environment: fluvial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Fort Union, Powder River County, Montana. Environment: fluvial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Fort Union, Powder River County, Montana. Environment: fluvial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Fort Union, Powder River County, Montana. Environment: fluvial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Fort Union, Powder River County, Montana. Environment: fluvial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Bearpaw, Montana. Environment: offshore. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Bearpaw, Montana. Environment: offshore. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Bearpaw, Montana. Environment: offshore. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Bearpaw, Montana. Environment: offshore. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Bearpaw, Montana. Environment: offshore. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Bearpaw, Montana. Environment: offshore. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Valentine Mine is a known mineral occurrence in Mineral, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Malachite, Silver.
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Vaughn is a documented mineral occurrence near MT. Reported specimens include Silicified Wood. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Venus Mine is a historic mining site in Jefferson, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Gold.
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Vijak Quartz Lode is a known mineral occurrence in Carbon, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Gold, Malachite, Silver.
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Vinyard Copper Mine is a mineral prospect in Broadwater, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Gold, Malachite, Silver.
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Virginia City is a documented mineral occurrence near MT. Reported specimens include Garnet, Gold. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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W. A. Clark is a documented mineral site in Broadwater, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Gold.
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W. J. Bryan is a documented mineral site in Granite, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Silver.
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Wabash Mine is a known mineral occurrence in Mineral, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Malachite, Silver.
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Walker Prospect is a known mineral occurrence in Madison, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Ward Lode Mine is a known mineral occurrence in Missoula, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Warner Creek Prospect is a mineral prospect in Broadwater, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Watson Gulch is a historic mining site in Beaverhead, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Gold.
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Waylett Placer is a mineral prospect in Sanders, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Gold.
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Weasel Creek is a mineral prospect in Broadwater, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Malachite, Silver.
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West Fork Cr-Pt Tuttle is a known mineral occurrence in Sweet Grass, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chromite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Malachite, Nickel.
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Fossil collection site in the Hell Creek, Carter County, Montana. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Weston Mine is a known mineral occurrence in Jefferson, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Gold.
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White Creek is a historic mining site in Broadwater, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Gold.
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White Star is a documented mineral site in Sanders, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Copper.
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Whitehall is a documented mineral occurrence near MT. Reported specimens include Galena, Gold, Sphalerite, Pyrite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Whitehall Mine is a historic mining site in Jefferson, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Copper, Galena, Gold, Pyrolusite, Silver, Sphalerite.
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Wild Bat Prospect is a known mineral occurrence in Beaverhead, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Gold, Malachite, Silver.
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Fossil collection site in the Hell Creek, Garfield County, Montana. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Judith River, Fergus County, Montana. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Judith River, Fergus County, Montana. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Winston is a documented mineral occurrence near MT. Reported specimens include Lead, Silver, and Zinc minerals. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Fossil collection site in the Cloverly, Carbon County, Montana. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Judith River, Fergus County, Montana. Environment: marginal marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Woods Placer is a mineral prospect in Lewis and Clark, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Gold.
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Yaak Falls is a mineral prospect in Lincoln, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Yellowstone Old Faithful is a documented rockhounding destination in MT. Collectors visit for mixed minerals and rocks and related material. Access rules and land ownership vary — confirm current status with the managing agency or landowner before collecting.
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Yellowstone River is a documented mineral occurrence near MT. Reported specimens include Agate, Montana agate, Moss Agate, Natrolite, Silicified wood. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Yellowstone River (Billings area) is a documented mineral occurrence near MT. Reported specimens include Montana Agate, Chalcedony, Chert, Jasper. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Alluvial bars along the upper Yellowstone and Missouri headwaters contain placer sapphires eroded from igneous source rocks.
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Yellowstone Sign is a documented rockhounding destination in MT. Collectors visit for mixed minerals and rocks and related material. Access rules and land ownership vary — confirm current status with the managing agency or landowner before collecting.
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Yogo Gulch is a documented mineral occurrence near MT. Reported specimens include Gold, Ruby, Sapphire. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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York Gulch is a historic mining site in Lewis and Clark, Montana, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Gold.
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Fossil collection site in the Cloverly, Big Horn County, Montana. Environment: "channel". Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Cloverly, Big Horn County, Montana. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Cloverly, Big Horn County, Montana. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Cloverly, Big Horn County, Montana. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Cloverly, Big Horn County, Montana. Environment: lacustrine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Cloverly, Big Horn County, Montana. Environment: lacustrine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Cloverly, Carbon County, Montana. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Hell Creek, Fallon County, Montana. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Morrison, Cascade County, Montana. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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