Ivey Farm Amethyst Mine

Associated with the American Federation of Mineral Societies IVEY FARM
AMETHYST MINE
Warrenton, GA.
Member of the Southeast Federation of Mineral Societies

As a stated policy of The Georgia Mineral Society, we do not give out
non-commercial mineral location information over the internet.

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Ivey Farm is well known for its ample production of amethyst scepters. Over the last 30 years many fine example of scepters has come from the diggings. Typically never small and sometimes very large . Scepters are uncommon and very rare in Georgia except for at this location. Lots of clear quartz and lots of scepters! Most all amethyst that is not scepter is euhedral or double terminated. These are mostly big fist size or better . A lot of the crystals are etched or have a heavy white coating but a lot are nice and some are super. About 10 percent of the crystals are enhydro. That is to say they have a 2 phase inclusion - a liquid (water) and a gas ( co2 ). This means you can tilt the crystal and see the bubble of trapped gas move around.

COST: $10.00 per day, per person to dig in the tailing piles. Teenagers are charged $3. Fresh material is brought up to the tailing piles frequently!

The operator has requested that no one under 12 collect due to water and high walls in the pit.
No one will be allowed in the hole or in the ramp works leading into the hole . Also, no digging in the base pad that the pump is sitting on.

EQUIPMENT TO BRING: You will need a rake or hoe to work the dumps and perhaps a ¼ inch screen to sift the material. You will need a shovel if you want to dig the float. As always, bring plenty of water to drink and do not forget something to snack on. There is no place nearby to purchase food. Sun screen , hat and bug spray may be welcome addition to you list.

CONTACT: Anyone wishing to dig amethyst at the Ivey Farm must FIRST make arrangements with Rodney Moore to schedule a trip during an open collecting day. The Ivey Farm mine is closed to digging from time to time due to gem and mineral club trips, college geology class trips, and other special events. To contact Rodney Moore: Email at sio2ga@bellsouth.net To call please use this number first : 404 -975-8005 I also have Nextel 2-way and that number is 155*131475*5 as a last resort 770-380-8917.

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DIRECTIONS: From Atlanta head East on I-20 ,from Augusta head West on I - 20 . You will come to Ga. state hwy 80 . Exit and head toward Warrenton . When you reach Warrenton, take a right heading West on Ga. state hwy 16 . When you head out of town, go 3 and a half miles and Ivey road ( dirt ) is on your right . Take a right onto Ivey Road and drive past Stoney Hill road and then Wilson road. Just past Wilson road, about 150 feet to your left, will be the entrance. You must make arrangements with Rodney Moore before going to the site.

Ivey Farm pay to dig amethyst site is located in Warrenton , Georgia.