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166 kinds, are found. Sheaf stilbite of exceptional quality, and natrolite, from hair-like crystals to large prisms, are met with. Geodes, fossils, ripple marks, rainprints, animal tracks, etc., are among the interesting things that can be obtained. All this is not in the wilderness, but is in the most picturesque and interesting part of the region of Acadia.
 * List of minerals found:

Partridge Island:
 * Analcite, apophylite, amethyst, agate, apatite.
 * Calcite, chabazite (acadialite), chalcedony, cat's-eye.
 * Gypsum (selenite, satinspar).
 * Heulandite, hematite.
 * Magnatite, pyrite.
 * Stilbite.
 * Jasper, cacholong, opal, semi-opal quartz.

Blomidon:
 * Analcite, agate, amethyst, apophylite.
 * Calcite, dog-tooth spar, chalcedony, chabazite (acadialite).
 * Gmelinite, gypsum.
 * Fareolite hematite, heulandite.
 * Magnatite, laumonite, malachite, mesolite.
 * Native copper, natrolite.
 * Stilbite, psilomelane.
 * Quartz varieties.

Cape D'Or.
 * Obsidian, malachite, gold, copper.

Parrsboro:
 * Augite, amianthus, pyrite.