The Big Horn Sheep Beryl Mine.
(Lode)
(20.66 acres)
Park County, Colorado
$9,500
Under Contract
(Lode)
(20.66 acres)
Park County, Colorado
$9,500
Under Contract
•Commodities: Beryl gemstone ( Aqua-marine), Fluorite, Smoky quartz
• Claim designation: un-patented Lode
• Size: 20.66 acres
• Location: Park County, Colorado
•In-house Financing available with $750 down and monthly payments of $125.
•Direct purchase discounts available
The Big Horn Sheep Mine is a gemstone(Beryl) producer in Park county, Colorado.
Featuring a large quarry type mine with primary deposits of Beryl in a Columbite and Tantalite ore, and secondary deposits of native colorado fluorite and smoky quartz.
With documented activity from 1967-the early 1990's, this mine excavated a large outcropping into a multiple site quarry type mine.
The 1966 production records only state the commodity mined: Beryl.
Exposed workings can be mined for the gems in the ore deposits, fine specimens can also be located in the mineralized mine spill.
Located in Park county, Colorado near Hartsel and the Lake george area.
Famous for world class gemstone specimens, park county has some of the finest crystal deposits in the state.
A secluded location, easily accessible with any 4x4 vehicle provided ample parking and staging area on the southern portion of the 20.66 acres.
The old overgrown mine road extends from the lower parking area to the peak of the hillside outcroppings and the quarry.
Aquamarine (blue beryl) is a precious gemstone worth between $675-$1500 per carat.
Adopted as the official state gemstone on April 30th,1971 by an act of the General Assembly.
Ranging in color and clarity from a pale milky blue to stunning translucent sea water color.
The mine has excellent potential for production of high class specimens. An excellent location for the beginning enthusiasts up to a small mining company.
Within 1hr and 20 minutes of Colorado Springs, and 38 minutes from Fairplay, Colorado.