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  KarrieK905

  I have been to Gee and Dee's Crystal Mine twice now. I loved it both times. The first time was in January 2012. It was cold and windy but Gee (even though he thought I was nuts) took me to the mine. I found lots of beautiful crystals. The second time I went was in May 2012. Gee again took me and a friend to the mine and set us on the path to were I had hunted before. We had a great time and found lots of crystals. Both Gee and Dee are extremely friendly and I loved visiting with them. Although, I didn't find that one hugh crystal I was hoping to find. I did find several lovely clear medium sized points and some great memories.

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  jareddundee

  We had such a wonderful time. Gee was digging up new ground with lots of good crystals. He turned over lots of fresh, deep ground that yielded it's loot of such great crystal treasures. We appreciate Gee and Dee's experience and down home feeling. They are who they say they are. As Ms Dee states, she doesn't put on the dog for anyone. Old fashioned, good time. We loved the crystal's we found but loved Gee and Dee even more.

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  TexasTraveller56

  We didn't know what to expect as my family had never done this before. We drove up to their house and Dee came out to greet us to tell us about their mine, show us some of the crystal specimens, and let us play with their dogs. We immediately knew this wasn't some commercial business, but a family operation run by Dee and Gee (husband and wife) themselves. They both jumped in their truck and drove us up to their mine. They didn't leave us, but rather got their tools and work clothes on and dug with us the entire day. After 10 minutes of working with them, it was like we were part of the family - teasing each other, sharing funny stories and having a great time finding some incredible crystals. My daughter took to Dee immediately and they were like inseperable best friends all day. The entire day they freely shared their tools and their 30 years of experiecne to ensure we had a fun time and found some awesome crystals. The end result of the day - 5 buckets full of incredible crystals, and hugs all around for Dee. We were worn out, tired, had mud all over us..and wouldn't have traded it for anything.

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  rockhounds123

  We have been to the Crater of Diamonds State Park in Murfreesboro several times. Never found much except a sunburn and ugly rocks LOL. We decided we didn't want to look for diamonds again and wanted to do something different. We were a little skeptical when we decided to go to look for crystals. I read reviews and decided to take a chance. We decided on Gee & Dee Crystals. The drive was beautiful. I knew that even if we didn't find any crystals that it was worth it just to get away and spend time with my hubby. We pulled up to the address and were greeted with a small house, out front were tables full of crystals. Before we got out of the car Dee was coming outside. She told us that she would take us to the mine, so we jumped back in the car and followed her to the mine. It really isn't that far away (maybe a mile or two). It was hot, bring clothes you don't mind getting dirty. (I would suggest the cooler months, it would have been more pleasant) You WILL need buckets. We thought, "Oh, we won't find much, no biggy" WRONG. LOL. You will need buckets!!! You will need shovels, you don't really need gloves unless you plan on digging to China. Crystals were litterally right there on the ground. Basically you just had to bend over and get them. It's not salted, just very abundant. The hill we looked on was slightly steep so you had to hold on to the trees to avoid falling. Dee is HILARIOUS. She helps you find the crystals and gives you everything you find. She told my husband and a swear this is a quote "You are gonna poop your knickers when you've seen what I found!" The whole time she was oooing and aaaaing as she dug out crystals from the earth. (Dee is quite a character!) She is just like your grandma, and the sweetest woman. She is down to earth, and tells it like it is. We enjoyed every second with her. When we left it was like saying good bye to a good friend. Bring cold drinks and stuff to carry your loot. We had a blast and will be back. You can mine all day but we had found so much we didn't want to load our car down anymore!! (P.S. the road is a little rough going to the mine, we drove a compact car and made it ok, but it was a little harry in places) We found beautiful pieces to share with our family and friends, but more importantly had a great time and got closer as couple. : )

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  TravelingRockhounds

  We have been hunting quartz crystals for many years but had never been to Gee & Dee's Quartz Mine. We went there in October 2008. The owners are wonderful people and went out of their way to be sure that we found crystals. This is a mine where you dig in the mine walls to find crystal pockets. This was a new experience for me as most of the mines only let you dig in the tailings that they have already high graded. Gee was so helpful in helping me locate a pocket and did the heavy work of removing boulders that were in the way. As an older person, I am grateful for any help I can get. Gee exposed the beginnings of a pocket, and I dug out unwanted rocks. If I could not get a rock loose, Gee loosened it with a heavy pry bar. The pocket was crystal-line, and I was able to chisel out the clusters. Gee kept the jokes coming so I was also entertained. I could not have asked for a better experience. Gee made sure that I came away with some nice clusters. He even carried a very heavy crystal-covered rock down the hill to my truck. Talk about going out of his way to be helpful! The mine has a flushing toilet and sink and was very clean. I highly recommend this mine and the wonderful hospitality the owners showed us. The fee is $20 but older people only pay $15.

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  CLAYH182

  We had a great experience at Dee & Gee mine. The trip up to the mine was a hoot by itself. My boy and I spent several hours digging and took a load of stone out. We found some really good clusters. I would highly recomd Dee & Gee mine to anyone interested in digging for their own crystals.Clay & Chantz

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  Randalls1987

  Love this digging. Mrs Dee, took us to the crystal mine they have, she was a hoot... WE dug for crystals for two hrs. That was plenty of time... Go dig crystal with DEE..... The fee is kind of high 20.00 pr adult. But we still had a great time.......

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  833DeniseM

  The mine was closed and has been for some time due to some government red tape. Call before you go to see if the red tape has been eliminated. Tables full of beautiful crystals were available to purchase and the prices were very reasonable. Dee was very hospitable and wandered through the tables with us expaining the mining and cleaning process. She is the true "jewel" of Arkansas.

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  55DavidP

  When you pull up to Gee and Dee's quite frankly, it doesn't look like much...but don't let that stop you. Now, if you are expecting to go to a mine, pay $20, and find a museum quality piece, I guarantee you will be disappointed in ANY mine you visit. However, if you want to have a genuinely fun experience, are willing to do the work, this is a great place to visit. Dee is over the top nice. She loves to give hugs and is both generous and kind. Her husband Gee is real nice too. Their two dogs are enthusiastic welcomers of all who come through the gate. Our experience started with meeting with other rockhounds at Gee and Dee's place. Dee first had us choose a nice crystal specimen for free from one of the outside tables. We then convoyed a short distance to the mine. The digging area was in a wooded area which makes for more comfortable conditions than an open pit. If you are new to digging, understand that beautiful specimens are not just lying out in the open most of the time. You have to dig to get most of your nice ones. We dug in one area and all of us found water clear points. We all left with a large ziplock bag full of crystals and Dee made the experience wonderful. You will find that some digging places are not as customer friendly, but this is a great place to go. Digging at this mine was a wonderful experience and is certainly worth doing. I highly recommend Gee and Dee's.

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  falconawesome

  Spent all week digging crystals and some of my best finds came from Gee and Dee. Dee was wonderful as was Gee (husband). Some reviews on here are harsh of Dee and maybe that's because she is outgoing and says what is on her mind. That is not to be confused with anything less than a wonderful, talkative and friendly person who seemed to genuinely care about my family having a good time. That Can Not be said for every crystal place in Mt Ida. hint hint Ron Coleman Mining. We went digging out on the ridge per Gee's suggestion and found crystal clear points and a couple really nice large singles as well as one that will make a nice display piece. Digging was not super hard but it is not sitting on your rear going through junk already picked thrice over (Ron Coleman). My entire family had a nice time and it was easily the best value mine we went to. Go and you will have a good time-we did.