Experience the excitement of discovery with an ore bag from the historic Little 3 Mine in Ramona, California. Each bag offers the opportunity to uncover an assortment of natural minerals and crystals while experiencing a hands-on connection to the geology and history of the mine. Possible discoveries may include spessartine garnet, smoky quartz, lepidolite, schorl tourmaline, topaz, mica, feldspar, and other naturally occurring minerals. With every bag offering something different, the excitement comes from sorting through the material and discovering what treasures may be waiting inside. Perfect for families, students, aspiring rockhounds, mineral enthusiasts, and experienced collectors, each ore bag also includes a mineral identification resource to help identify your discoveries and learn more about their characteristics and formation. More than a collection of minerals, the Little 3 Ore Bag offers an engaging way to explore earth science, mineralogy, and rock formation while uncovering specimens connected to one of Southern California’s historic gem mines. Dig in. Identify your finds. Discover a piece of Little 3 history.
