Sayreville Nj Amber Collecting

[ezs13]

I was wondering if there is any updated info regarding the status of the Sayreville NJ amber site. I thought it was closed for collecting however I recently observed online that there appeared to be recent trips to that location.

Also, if I decide to make the trip there, what is the best way to search for amber?

Any info would be appreciated.

Ed

[Zapins]

I am interested in finding out too. I read it was not private property but can you collect there?

[lordpiney]

it is private property, but noone ever says anything about collecting there. there are two ways to collect there. one...wait til a rain passes, and look for little fragments on the surface, or two...find a likely looking spot, and dig til you hit the lignite layer. usually about 5-6 feet down. once you hit the lignite, start scraping it gently and you'll usually find some amber in it.

[Zapins]

Well on my way back from PA I stopped at the clay pits and searched around for signs barring entry. I found no signs, so presumably the area is ok to collect in? There were also no fences.

The whole place is chest high with weeds and plants. I was covered in ticks when I came out. There is however a small path that goes through the southern portion and a few bare patches of clay interspearsed in the weeds where nothing grows. I poked around and found a lot of what I think must be yellow/orange quartz on the surface. There were no open pits that I could see so I could not check for fossils/amber. It might be best to go in winter when all the plants are dead.

The area had a lot of clay and fine sand. It would be ideal for anyone who makes pottery.

This site has a huge amount of information on where to look for certain fossils/amber

http://www.sunstar-solutions.com/sunstar/Sayreville/Kfacies.htm#Delta

Edited July 23, 2012 by Zapins