We sold the lease in March 2010. Fluorescent Barite Crystals Linwood Mine, Iowa 14oz Lot: 199 - Gold Crystal Gold Crystal .03g Lot: 200 - K2 Freeform K-2 Granite Freeform Pakistan 14oz 81797 of Brookite for sale from Hardy-Walsh Mine, Magnet Cove, Hot Spring County, Arkansas available for sale from John Betts, crystal and minerals dealer in NY, NY. The Board Camp Crystal Mine is located about 10 miles East of Mena within the Ouachita National Forest and on the pristine Ouachita mountains in the Polk County, Arkansas. Actually, weve struck just about every mineral you can think of at some point or another in the state. As the leading miner of the best quartz crystals in the world, whichhappens to be found in Central Arkansas, Avant Mining takes pride in setting outthe following crystal mining best practices, which are at the heart of what we do. The Briar Gypsum plant opened in 1963, mining the material as a cement additive. The crystals came so beautifully packed, with so much love and care, it is a joy to unpack the crystals. The mine was first discovered in 2008 and was open to the public in 2012. They were so beautifully packaged and carefully boxed, each came with a little extra gift. Arkansas native, Carol Ann Carson, has written for OnlyInYourState for three years now. Get a truly unique gift that will last a lifetime. ENJOY A SCENIC RIDE UP TO THE MINE IN OUR SAFARI STYLE TRUCKS. All of the mines here in Arkansas are pay to dig areas where you are sure to get your monies worth. There are few activities more fun than digging your own quartz crystals. // -->