Treasure Hunting in Florida
In Florida there are two big draws for treasure hunting: silicified coral and buried treasure complete with gold doubloons and pieces of eight. Here are some of the best areas for finding treasure, in addition to some useful resources.
Gemstone Hunting
The famous silicified coral, first found in the Tampa Bay area around 1825 is the only gemstone of note from the State. 
Since its discovery in Tampa Bay, the agatized coral also has been found at Tarpon Springs, south of New Port Richey, near the town of Kathleen, and along the banks of the Suwanee River in Hamilton, Columbia, and Suwanee Counties. The material is found in two forms: as geodes, which represent partial replacement of coral; and as solid pieces which represent total replacement. It can be blue, red, brown, amber, white, black, or a combination of these colors.
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Did Gold Come from a Supernova?
Gold is the ultimate recyclable product on Earth. Gold is a metal which is a pure element. It has an atomic number of 79, making it one of the heaviest naturally-occurring metals. It is soft, heavy, and yellow in color. Gold has a number of properties which make it ideal for making jewelry: it looks nice, it is soft, ductile, malleable, and it doesn’t tarnish.
Gold has been used for jewelry since metals were first discovered about 6,500 years ago. Jewelry you are wearing today might be made from gold jewelry found in ancient Egypt. It also has been used for centuries in coins, statues, and industry. It’s valuable! Don’t throw it away. Recycle it by selling it, or keep it.
But where did Gold come from? While “gold mines” would not be an incorrect answer, this blog post addresses the bigger picture.
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U.S. Government Gold-Mining Resources
United States Geological Survey (USGS)
The USGS publishes many topographic maps, geologic maps, and reports. The central source of information for these maps and related materials is the Earth Science Information Center, USGS National Center, Reston, Virginia 22092. Maps and reports are available for purchase from the Branch of Distribution, Box 25286, U.S. Geological Survey, Denver Federal Center, Denver, Colorado, 80225.
http://ask.usgs.gov/sources.html
The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
The BLM has been delegated by the Secretary of the Interior with the primary responsibility for administering the laws and regulations regarding the disposal of all minerals from all federally-owned lands.
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