Where can I find Blue John?
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Where can I find Blue John?
Blue John stone is found in only one place on earth, beneath Treak Cliff Hill near the pretty Peak District village of Castleton. Each vein has its own characteristic colour and banding of blue, purple, yellow and white.
Is Blue John still mined?
Although the larger pieces of Blue John have long since been mined, we are still able to pick from a substantial quantity found off the beaten track underground inside Treak Cliff Hill.
Is there gold in Derbyshire?
Silver and gold, as by-products of lead-mining, is also evident amongst Derbyshire’s mineral wealth. The Odin Mine at Castleton produced three ounces of silver per ton of lead ore, and small quantities of gold have been discovered at several locations, notably at Calton Quarry near Buxton.
How deep is the Blue John Mine?
Dimension: L=1,600 m, T=11 °C. Guided tours: L=560 m, Depth=65 m, D=60 min, St=490.
Can I Mine Blue John?
Regular mining of Blue John has been carried out in the cavern since the 18th century. Technology has improved with time but great skill is still needed to obtain the mineral… Pictured below are shots taken during mining in Treak Cliff Cavern in January and November 2014.
Do they still mine Blue John?
We are mining some of the finest examples of jewellery stone, ornamental stone and specimens ever found. Although the larger pieces of Blue John have long since been mined, we are still able to pick from a substantial quantity found off the beaten track underground inside Treak Cliff Hill.
What is Blue John used for?
It is mainly ‘jewellery stone’ and Blue John mined to make small ornaments that modern day miners are excavating. (most ‘substantial veins’ were worked out so that larger pieces are no longer made).
Is it legal to pan for gold in the UK?
At present in the UK, gold panning is mostly legal, albeit with some sensible restrictions. You obviously must ask permission from landowners before panning on their estate and removing gold can only be done with their agreement. The landowner may also want a share of any profits made, which is their right.
