15248 E. Township Road 178 • Bellevue, OH 44811
Phone: 419-483-6711

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Open Saturday & Sunday only, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
(last tour departs at 4:00 pm).
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Gem Mining

Seneca Mining Company

Seneca Mining Company offers a fun experience above ground. This “gem” is a fully operational sluice with flowing water. Here you can pan for gemstones, minerals, crystal, arrowhead and fossils. Price ranges from $7.00 to $28.00 plus tax depending upon the size and contents of the bag.

Check out our video on the Gallery Page

Sources for the some of the minerals and fossils:

  • Fluorite: Rosiclare, Illinois
  • Rubies and Sapphires: Sapphire, North Carolina
  • Amethyst: Brazil, South America
  • Quartz Crystals: Arkansas
  • Fossils: Morocco, USA, and other fossil-rich areas of the world 
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