Slocum Prospect: Beryl & Rose Quartz Rockhounding in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut

Updated June 2026

Slocum Prospect is a mapped rockhounding spot in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut. Reported finds include beryl, rose quartz. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region
State: Connecticut
Nearest road: Stockburger Road
Postcode: 06469
Coordinates: 41.53222, -72.47111

Geology at Slocum Prospect

This spot sits on Hebron Gneiss, mapped as schist and calc silicate rock that formed roughly 1000 to 540 million years ago. Metamorphic terrain like this typically carries quartz veins and sweats, and weathered crystals tend to end up in the soils and streams below.

Mapped unit: Hebron Gneiss
Age: 1000–540 Ma (Neoproterozoic)
Rock types: schist and calc silicate rock
Elevation: 290 ft

Geologic mapping via Macrostrat and the underlying state geological survey maps (CC BY 4.0). Bedrock at the surface can vary within a mapped unit.

Land & collecting status

Generally open to casual rockhounding

Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig.

Public-land rules vary by agency, season, and field office. The RockHoundR app pulls live BLM, USFS, NPS, and tribal overlays so you can see exactly which agency manages the ground at this spot.

Sources & verification

Spot details combine the public RockHoundR location dataset, normalized mineral labels, agency land-status checks in the app, and community submissions. Coordinates are approximate until verified in the field.

Sources: RockHoundR public spot dataset, app land overlays, and local agency review before each trip.

Found at Slocum Prospect

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Nearby rockhounding spots

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Across the state line from Slocum Prospect

Slocum Prospect is close enough to the Connecticut border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.

Slocum Prospect FAQ

Where is Slocum Prospect?+

Slocum Prospect is in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut, at 41.53222, -72.47111. Nearest road: Stockburger Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Slocum Prospect?+

Slocum Prospect is reported to produce Beryl, Rose Quartz.

Is collecting allowed at Slocum Prospect?+

Generally open to casual rockhounding. Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

What tools should I bring to Slocum Prospect?+

A rock hammer, a small pry bar, gloves, and safety glasses cover most crystal ground. A screen helps in loose pocket soil, and newspaper protects points on the way out.

How do I get to Slocum Prospect?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 41.53222, -72.47111 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Stockburger Road.

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