Chickering Mine: Purpurite & Heterosite Rockhounding in Cheshire County, New Hampshire

Updated August 2026

Chickering Mine is a mapped rockhounding spot in Cheshire County, New Hampshire. Reported finds include purpurite, heterosite, childrenite, tourmaline. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Paid / fee dig
County: Cheshire County
State: New Hampshire
Nearest road: Eaton Road
Postcode: 03608
Coordinates: 43.08296, -72.37814

Land & collecting status

Pay-to-dig site

This is a fee-dig location. Hours, prices, and what you can keep vary by operator. Call ahead before driving out.

Public-land rules vary by agency, season, and field office. The RockHoundR app pulls live BLM, USFS, NPS, and tribal overlays so you can see exactly which agency manages the ground at this spot.

Sources & verification

Spot details combine the public RockHoundR location dataset, normalized mineral labels, agency land-status checks in the app, and community submissions. Coordinates are approximate until verified in the field.

Sources: RockHoundR public spot dataset, app land overlays, and local agency review before each trip.

Found at Chickering Mine

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Across the state line from Chickering Mine

Chickering Mine is close enough to the New Hampshire border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.

Chickering Mine FAQ

Where is Chickering Mine?+

Chickering Mine is in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, at 43.08296, -72.37814. Nearest road: Eaton Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Chickering Mine?+

Chickering Mine is reported to produce Purpurite, Heterosite, Childrenite, Tourmaline.

Is collecting allowed at Chickering Mine?+

Pay-to-dig site. This is a fee-dig location. Hours, prices, and what you can keep vary by operator. Call ahead before driving out. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

What tools should I bring to Chickering Mine?+

A rock hammer, a pry bar, gloves, and safety glasses suit pegmatite ground. Work weathered zones and check dump piles; coarse crystals often sit in decomposed rock.

How do I get to Chickering Mine?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 43.08296, -72.37814 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Eaton Road.

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