{"id":3692,"date":"2021-08-15T19:28:20","date_gmt":"2021-08-16T00:28:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/?p=3692"},"modified":"2024-03-13T08:25:20","modified_gmt":"2024-03-13T13:25:20","slug":"north-carolina-rockhounding-location-guide-map","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/north-carolina-rockhounding-location-guide-map\/","title":{"rendered":"North Carolina Rockhounding Location Guide &#038; Map"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:66.444444444444%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:72.666666666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-3::before{padding-top:87.5%; }img#mv-trellis-img-3{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-4::before{padding-top:70.777777777778%; }img#mv-trellis-img-4{display:block;}<\/style>\n<p>North Carolina is, without question, one of the premier rockhounding destinations in the entire world. The rocks, minerals, and gemstones produced here are virtually unrivaled by anywhere else in the United States. Once the site of an early gold rush, North Carolina quickly become even more famous for the incredibly abundant and diverse gems and minerals found in the Blue Ridge and Great Smoky Mountains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The astonishing diversity and variety of rocks and minerals found in North Carolina are, of course, a result of its complex geological history. The oldest rocks of the state were repeatedly metamorphosed by igneous intrusions, leaving behind large swaths of schists and gneisses as well as innumerable pegmatite veins. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These rocks are the source of North Carolina&rsquo;s many beautiful minerals including emerald, amethyst, beryl, and garnet. They have long been mined for commercial and recreational purposes and are home to hundreds of current rockhounding destinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The best places to rockhound in North Carolina are the gemstone mines in the central and western parts of the state, particularly around the town of Franklin. You can also find collectible rocks and minerals in stream gravels all across the state, especially near the mountains and Piedmont region.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table aligncenter is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e7f5fe\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">State Symbols<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">State Mineral<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Gold<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">State Rock<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Granite<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">State Gemstone<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Emerald<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">State Fossil<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Megalodon<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/List_of_U.S._state_minerals,_rocks,_stones_and_gemstones\" target=\"_blank\">Source<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"598\" src=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/rsz_dreamstime_xxl_35944230.jpg\" alt=\"Rough Emerald\" class=\"wp-image-3693\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/rsz_dreamstime_xxl_35944230.jpg 900w, https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/rsz_dreamstime_xxl_35944230-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/rsz_dreamstime_xxl_35944230-768x510.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 24px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"598\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20900%20598'%3E%3Crect%20width='900'%20height='598'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Rough Emerald\" class=\"wp-image-3693 eager-load\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 24px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/rsz_dreamstime_xxl_35944230.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/rsz_dreamstime_xxl_35944230.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/rsz_dreamstime_xxl_35944230.jpg 900w, https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/rsz_dreamstime_xxl_35944230-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/rsz_dreamstime_xxl_35944230-768x510.jpg 768w\" data-svg=\"1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Rough Emerald<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This article will dive deeper into the many great rockhounding sites across the state (along with maps), but I&rsquo;d like to highlight a few standouts here. <strong>Here are 10 of the best rockhounding sites for rocks and minerals in North Carolina:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul id=\"block-eb9d0639-c6c2-4594-b7bb-31cf52e0f49a\">\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Emerald+Hollow+Mine\/@35.9134548,-81.0832406,19z\/data=!4m13!1m7!3m6!1s0x8851418eab826ec1:0x1db6638babd5347a!2sHiddenite,+NC+28636!3b1!8m2!3d35.9038065!4d-81.0905569!3m4!1s0x885141f3b9031b2f:0x2eb15dbfe46e70b!8m2!3d35.913726!4d-81.082855\" target=\"_blank\">Emerald Hollow Mine<\/a> &ndash; Emerald, Garnet, Aquamarine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Rocky+Face+Mine\/@35.2261098,-83.3614856,365m\/data=!3m1!1e3!4m9!1m2!2m1!1smine!3m5!1s0x88593b3edc5d78bf:0xff71242d3f2568b7!8m2!3d35.2262074!4d-83.3607082!15sCgRtaW5lkgEPbmF0dXJhbF9mZWF0dXJl\" target=\"_blank\">Franklin<\/a> &ndash; Amethyst, Kyanite, Ruby, Sapphire<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sandybottomtrailrides.net\/\" target=\"_blank\">Little Pine Garnet Mine<\/a> &ndash; Garnet, Quartz, Chlorite<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B009'00.1%22N+83%C2%B017'17.8%22W\/@35.1500306,-83.2900943,732m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x8859224e0724bd2f:0xc79ca6ea21885e64!2sCorundum+Hill!3b1!8m2!3d35.1495392!4d-83.2879291!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.1500275!4d-83.2882724\" target=\"_blank\">Corundum Hill<\/a> &ndash; Corundum, Ruby, Sapphire, Olivine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.elijahmountain.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Elijah Mt. Gem Mine<\/a> &ndash; Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B021'48.2%22N+82%C2%B051'47.2%22W\/@35.3633864,-82.865293,879m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x88599f77b0b1e06d:0xd1bd7aa98b4c6ff5!2sShining+Rock!3b1!8m2!3d35.3681623!4d-82.8623536!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.3633823!4d-82.8630994\" target=\"_blank\">Shinning Rock Ledge<\/a> &ndash; Rose Quartz<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/cherokeerubymine.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Cherokee Ruby &amp; Sapphire Mine<\/a> &ndash; Ruby, Sapphire<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.emeraldvillage.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Crabtree Emerald Mine<\/a> &ndash; Emerald, Apatite<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B047'47.7%22N+78%C2%B032'32.7%22W\/@35.796574,-78.544612,875m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x89ac5c01945caf65:0xbf83b9f1c330983d!2sWilders+Grove,+Raleigh,+NC+27604!3b1!8m2!3d35.7988044!4d-78.5645282!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.7965742!4d-78.5424177\" target=\"_blank\">Neuse River, Raleigh<\/a> &ndash; Amethyst crystals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B013'57.5%22N+81%C2%B016'29.6%22W\/@35.2326516,-81.276678,723m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x8856e9c1a91aeac5:0xdbaf095d5d11ad81!2sCrowders+Mountain!3b1!8m2!3d35.23235!4d-81.276439!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.2326476!4d-81.2748749\" target=\"_blank\">Crowders Mountain<\/a> &ndash; Galena, Kyanite, Rutile, Topaz<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rocks and Minerals Found in North Carolina<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hundreds of species of minerals have been found in North Carolina, along with almost any type of rock you can think of. Much of the reason that North Carolins is such a famous and popular rockhounding destination is the sheer number of collectible gemstones and minerals that can be found here in relative abundance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Several minerals have even been first discovered in North Carolina, including Hiddenite which was named after a well known miner at the time of its discovery. Regardless of what type of rock or mineral you&rsquo;re hoping to find, there is a great chance that it can be found within North Carolina&rsquo;s borders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The most commonly found and collected rocks and minerals in North Carolina are:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul>\n<li>Amethyst<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quartz<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Emerald<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rutile<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Garnet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Beryl<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aquamarine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dunite<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kyanite<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unakite<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Corundum<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Staurolite<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Serpentine<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"654\" src=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/rsz_dreamstime_xxl_13131634.jpg\" alt=\"Kyanite\" class=\"wp-image-4164\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/rsz_dreamstime_xxl_13131634.jpg 900w, https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/rsz_dreamstime_xxl_13131634-300x218.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/rsz_dreamstime_xxl_13131634-768x558.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 24px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"654\" src=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/rsz_dreamstime_xxl_13131634.jpg\" alt=\"Kyanite\" class=\"wp-image-4164 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/rsz_dreamstime_xxl_13131634.jpg 900w, https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/rsz_dreamstime_xxl_13131634-300x218.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/rsz_dreamstime_xxl_13131634-768x558.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 24px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/rsz_dreamstime_xxl_13131634.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Kyanite<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you&rsquo;ve already found a rock and you&rsquo;re not sure what it is, I would highly recommend checking out my <a href=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/practical-rock-identification\/\">Practical Rock Identification System<\/a>.<\/strong> This bundle of information includes a book, videos, and online tools. It is, simply put, the most comprehensive and easy-to-understand rock identification system you&rsquo;ll find anywhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also read through my free <a href=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/how-to-identify-your-rocks-full-guide-with-helpful-tools\/\"><strong>rock identification guide<\/strong><\/a> and <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/how-to-identify-minerals-a-helpful-guide-with-pictures\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>mineral identification guide<\/strong><\/a> which are filled with useful information and tools. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Rockhounding Sites in North Carolina<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><strong>Important Disclaimer: <\/strong>I have not been to these locations myself, and I do not know if they are currently open for collecting. Use this resource as a guide to get you started. Follow posted signage and always get permission from the landowner to collect.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=16QgHucXvIP8eAcDacEfJRPnOqxshNTY&amp;ehbc=2E312F&amp;noprof=1\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through quite a bit of research and cross-referencing of available literature, I have compiled this list of some prospective locations in North Carolina which I would recommend to people looking to do some rockhounding. These are mostly comprised of beaches, old mining prospects, washes, streams, and historically known rock and mineral collecting sites. For additional reading, I&rsquo;d highly recommend these books you can find on Amazon:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/35En8fy\" target=\"_blank\">Rock, Gem, and Mineral Collecting Sites in Western North Carolina<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/35AR0cY\" target=\"_blank\">A Rockhounding Guide to North Carolina&rsquo;s Blue Ridge Mountains<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3zBlx86\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Southeast Treasure Hunter&rsquo;s Gem &amp; Mineral Guide<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3zxceX3\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Earth Treasures: The Southeastern Quadrant<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3mY1LxH\" target=\"_blank\">Field Guide to Rocks and Minerals<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Please remember that rock collecting locations are constantly changing. Specimens may become depleted from other collectors, the location may have been built on or altered, locality information in literature may be inaccurate, and property ownership may have changed hands.  Joining up with a local rockhounding club for a group trip can often get you access to otherwise off-limits locations like privately owned mines and quarries. There are <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.rockhounds.com\/rockshop\/clubs\/north_carolina.shtml\" target=\"_blank\">many rockhounding clubs in North Carolina<\/a> so you can most likely find one you like nearby. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Though there are many locations listed here, this list is far from exhaustive. A location&rsquo;s listing here is not a guarantee of accuracy. <strong>Be safe, never go underground, and make sure to get permission from the landowner to search for and collect specimens.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&rsquo;re planning on heading to the field, <strong>make sure you have all the gear you&rsquo;ll need!<\/strong> To get started, you can <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/best-rockhounding-gear-my-picks\/\" target=\"_blank\">check out my recommended gear page<\/a><\/strong> which contains my full reviews for <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/best-rockhounding-gear-my-picks\/rock-hammers-picks\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>every <\/strong><\/a><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/35OBHxJ\" target=\"_blank\">Geologist&rsquo;s <\/a><\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3nSlxcV\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>favorite rock hammer<\/strong><\/a> and the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Osprey-Packs-Stratos-Backpack-Black\/dp\/B01IEX2TEO\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?dchild=1&amp;keywords=osprey+stratos+24&amp;qid=1602547901&amp;sr=8-1&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=rockhoundreso-20&amp;linkId=2199ac3fa66e04cc8dd311db17bf6a97&amp;language=en_US\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>best hiking backpack I&rsquo;ve ever owned<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Western North Carolina Rockhounding Sites<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can find some of the very best rockhounding in the world in the western region of North Carolina. This heavily mineralized area is riddled with hundreds of old mines, and while I have listed dozens of potential rockhounding locations here I haven&rsquo;t even begun to scratch the surface of the places you can search.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many mines in the area that are open to the public where, for a small fee, you can dig and pan for your own rocks and raw gemstones. This is the perfect environment for a family outing or someone who is just getting interested in rockhounding. It&rsquo;s a safe, controlled environment where you&rsquo;re virtually guaranteed of finding a few pieces worth keeping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more rugged and &lsquo;authentic&rsquo; rockhounding excursions in western North Carolina, you can try checking out any of the dozens of locations listed below. Shinning Rock Ledge is a well-known location for nice rose quartz specimens. Make sure to get permission from the nearby forest ranger station before you go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Franklin, North Carolina is considered by many to be the &lsquo;Gem Capital of the World.&rsquo; You can find a <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/franklinmineralmuseum.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">great mineral museum<\/a> here, plus a great many fantastic rockhounding sites in a relatively small area. Similarly, Mitchell County (along with most other counties in this part of the state) is dotted with countless old mines and prospects &ndash; far too many to list here. Most of the mines of interest are privately owned and will require permission and\/or a fee to collect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond the many mines of the area, you can also find worthwhile material in many of the local streams and rivers. Specimens of minerals like quartz, emerald, corundum, garnet, and beryl weather out of pegmatites and end up deposited in gravels and bars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e7f5fe\"><thead><tr><th>Location<\/th><th>Rocks &amp; Minerals<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/36%C2%B018'59.2%22N+80%C2%B050'01.1%22W\/@36.3164523,-80.8358207,891m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x885180f2a8523da5:0x86144805c627c2be!2sPoplar+Springs,+NC+28621!3b1!8m2!3d36.31111!4d-80.83278!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d36.3164476!4d-80.8336323\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Poplar Springs, general area<\/a><\/td><td>Rutile crystals, Limonite, Quartz, Spodumene<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B056'40.1%22N+81%C2%B014'41.2%22W\/@35.9444847,-81.2456642,358m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x88513defeb4d93c7:0xe3303b361c657c77!2sAll+Healing+Springs!3b1!8m2!3d35.9326314!4d-81.263975!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.9444831!4d-81.2447877\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ellendale, in a pegmatite near Lambert Fork<\/a><\/td><td>Beryl (golden, green, yellow)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Emerald+Hollow+Mine\/@35.9134548,-81.0832406,19z\/data=!4m13!1m7!3m6!1s0x8851418eab826ec1:0x1db6638babd5347a!2sHiddenite,+NC+28636!3b1!8m2!3d35.9038065!4d-81.0905569!3m4!1s0x885141f3b9031b2f:0x2eb15dbfe46e70b!8m2!3d35.913726!4d-81.082855\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Emerald Hollow Mine<\/a><\/td><td>Emerald, Aquamarine, Sapphire, Garnet, Quarts (clear, smoky) Topaz, Amethyst, Citrine, Rutile, Tourmaline<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B054'36.8%22N+81%C2%B004'03.7%22W\/@35.9102258,-81.0690923,576m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x8851418eab826ec1:0x1db6638babd5347a!2sHiddenite,+NC+28636!3b1!8m2!3d35.9038065!4d-81.0905569!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.9102226!4d-81.0676843\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hiddenite, area gravels and soils<\/a><\/td><td>Emerald, Quartz crystals (clear, smoky, amber)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B054'48.9%22N+81%C2%B004'26.3%22W\/@35.9135871,-81.0745142,224m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x885114658c9e24ff:0x910cea4b6e943a06!2sDavis+Creek!3b1!8m2!3d36.0188933!4d-81.2257206!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.9135861!4d-81.0739667\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hiddenite, many old area mines<\/a><\/td><td>Aquamarine, Beryl, Quartz, Rutile, Emerald, Hiddenite, Calcite, Dolomite, Tourmaline (black), Garnet, etc.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B056'04.2%22N+81%C2%B004'11.6%22W\/@35.9345113,-81.0720877,895m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x885114658c9e24ff:0x910cea4b6e943a06!2sDavis+Creek!3b1!8m2!3d36.0188933!4d-81.2257206!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.9345065!4d-81.0698992\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Yadkin River, in gravels hear Hiddenite<\/a><\/td><td>Quartz crystals (rutilated, smoky)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B053'22.6%22N+81%C2%B002'16.9%22W\/@35.8896063,-81.0402147,896m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x885143be1c2708a1:0x76e642937051ba07!2sStony+Point,+NC+28678!3b1!8m2!3d35.8634665!4d-81.0473008!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.8896015!4d-81.0380257\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stony Point, general area<\/a><\/td><td>Chlorite, Goethite, Monazite, Quartz crystals (rutilated), Spodumene<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/36%C2%B027'17.7%22N+80%C2%B036'01.1%22W\/@36.4549153,-80.6024927,890m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m9!1m2!2m1!1smine!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d36.4549112!4d-80.6003043\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">White Plains, area mines<\/a><\/td><td>Beryl, Columbite, Quartz crystals, Rutile, Tourmaline<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/36%C2%B027'26.7%22N+81%C2%B001'48.6%22W\/@36.4574225,-81.0319634,717m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m9!1m2!2m1!1smine!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d36.4574193!4d-81.0301565\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bullhead Mountain, area mines<\/a><\/td><td>Garnet, Kyanite (gem-quality), Magnetite<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/36%C2%B035'33.0%22N+81%C2%B005'15.3%22W\/@36.5925043,-81.0897727,867m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x8851927236d57ddf:0x4033108e05741a55!2sEnnice,+NC+28623!3b1!8m2!3d36.5530667!4d-80.9964308!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d36.5925003!4d-81.0875841\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">New River, outcrops near Ennice<\/a><\/td><td>Magnetite crystals<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/36%C2%B031'08.1%22N+81%C2%B013'14.7%22W\/@36.5189276,-81.2225624,720m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x8851bc4920e3385f:0x248c17157fff41a9!2sStratford,+NC+28675!3b1!8m2!3d36.5184608!4d-81.2159245!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d36.5189241!4d-81.2207469\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stratford, mine dumps near Elk Creek<\/a><\/td><td>Chalcopyrite, Cuprite, Galena, Malachite, Molybdenite, Pyrite, Silver, Sphalerite<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/36%C2%B031'14.4%22N+81%C2%B024'36.4%22W\/@36.5206746,-81.4114643,534m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x8851b3dea0e7be59:0xc71000601685ecc1!2sHelton+Creek!3b1!8m2!3d36.5395523!4d-81.4311151!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d36.520672!4d-81.4101173\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Helton Creek, area near mouth<\/a><\/td><td>Magnetite<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/36%C2%B031'45.8%22N+81%C2%B036'03.4%22W\/@36.5293863,-81.6031218,860m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x88504c34bad4736b:0xbbd9662c0b68faf!2sHorse+Creek+Township,+NC+28643!3b1!8m2!3d36.5177317!4d-81.5925427!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d36.529382!4d-81.6009512\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Horse Creek<\/a><\/td><td>Epidote, Garnet, Magnetite<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sandybottomtrailrides.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Little Pine Garnet Mine<\/a><\/td><td>Garnet, Quartz, Chlorite<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/36%C2%B022'13.8%22N+81%C2%B030'24.2%22W\/@36.3703541,-81.5069748,1224m\/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d36.3705091!4d-81.5067118\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">South Hardin Mica Mine<\/a><\/td><td>Aquamarine, Beryl crystals (golden, large), Muscovite<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/36%C2%B028'44.2%22N+81%C2%B024'42.1%22W\/@36.4789503,-81.4138664,861m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x8851b18b0a97b621:0x8b6800a4b9be82ee!2sLong+Shoals+Creek!3b1!8m2!3d36.4882644!4d-81.4162215!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d36.4789455!4d-81.4116962\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Long Shoals Creek, area near Chestnut Hill<\/a><\/td><td>Rock crystal (large)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/36%C2%B030'16.9%22N+81%C2%B023'08.6%22W\/@36.5046863,-81.3868998,467m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x8851b1affb2e2359:0xe2e280fa2d785c2c!2sCrumpler,+NC+28617!3b1!8m2!3d36.5040137!4d-81.3942675!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d36.5046836!4d-81.3857206\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">North Fork New River, near Crumpler<\/a><\/td><td>Staurolite, Rock crystal<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/36%C2%B019'41.1%22N+81%C2%B036'29.5%22W\/@36.3280786,-81.6081911,27834m\/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d36.3280786!4d-81.6081911\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Walnut Knob Mine<\/a><\/td><td>Aquamarine<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/36%C2%B033'21.6%22N+81%C2%B017'39.3%22W\/@36.5559945,-81.295551,513m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x8851b97d93d8c975:0xa6e7f7f6bb820b7a!2sPiney+Creek,+NC+28663!3b1!8m2!3d36.5504032!4d-81.2887072!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d36.5559919!4d-81.2942574\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Piney Creek, area gravels, fields, etc.<\/a><\/td><td>Rock crystal (with chlorite, manganese, rutile)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/36%C2%B008'04.4%22N+81%C2%B058'57.3%22W\/@36.1345675,-81.9838524,510m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x88509192fd69c327:0x254ba9cbfcd2f64e!2sCranberry,+NC+28657!3b1!8m2!3d36.1431802!4d-81.9670606!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d36.134565!4d-81.9825705\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cranberry, area outcrops and mining dumps<\/a><\/td><td>Epidote (gem-quality), Garnet, Hematite, Kyanite (gem-quality), Unakite<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/36%C2%B001'54.6%22N+82%C2%B000'39.8%22W\/@36.0318345,-82.0123254,509m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x885097b07845b77b:0xfd09b786e252965!2sPlumtree,+NC+28657!3b1!8m2!3d36.0270699!4d-82.0078943!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d36.0318325!4d-82.0110464\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plumtree, area gravels and pits<\/a><\/td><td>Feldspar crystals (gem-quality), Garnet<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Gusher+Knob+Mine\/@35.9693453,-82.0130214,4260m\/data=!3m1!1e3!4m9!1m2!2m1!1smine!3m5!1s0x8850bd76ae548d73:0x4764f04b370faa72!8m2!3d35.9806819!4d-82.0020597!15sCgRtaW5lkgEPbmF0dXJhbF9mZWF0dXJl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ingalls, area mines<\/a><\/td><td>Garnet<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B028'17.4%22N+82%C2%B026'51.2%22W\/@35.4714897,-82.4494101,741m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x8859ec2f22064b9f:0x26110620be6a40a6!2sCane+Creek!3b1!8m2!3d35.4763944!4d-82.4345693!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.4714857!4d-82.447561\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cane Creek, in gravels<\/a><\/td><td>Calcite, Gold, Hematite, Limonite<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B046'58.2%22N+82%C2%B036'26.2%22W\/@35.7828373,-82.609477,876m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x885a215710286669:0x91d8379852f7099e!2sIvy+River+Rd,+North+Carolina+28753!3b1!8m2!3d35.7716373!4d-82.6374342!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.7828332!4d-82.6072829\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ivy Creek, general area<\/a><\/td><td>Chrysolite, Genthite, Talc, Tremolite, Asbestos<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B041'30.5%22N+82%C2%B030'39.6%22W\/@35.6917951,-82.5115535,222m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x885a1e235b15378b:0x4f5f9166b44cd82a!2sReems+Creek+Township,+NC!3b1!8m2!3d35.6930041!4d-82.5077593!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.6917944!4d-82.5109994\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Reems Creek <\/a><\/td><td>Garnet (large crystals)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Mount+Pisgah\/@35.4227054,-82.752206,880m\/data=!3m1!1e3!4m13!1m7!3m6!1s0x8859998d4fd4ab05:0xb1e90557933696d5!2sMt+Pisgah!3b1!8m2!3d35.4259427!4d-82.7567956!3m4!1s0x885999d5941f9eaf:0x7e99cd109459fd32!8m2!3d35.4235959!4d-82.7500011\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mount Pisgah, general area<\/a><\/td><td>Chrysoprase<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B042'21.1%22N+82%C2%B023'15.1%22W\/@35.7058743,-82.389729,877m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m13!1m6!3m5!1s0x885a02c8c45be419:0x429399551c01476d!2sCraggy+Gardens+Visitor+Center!8m2!3d35.700248!4d-82.3795959!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.7058702!4d-82.3875349\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Craggy Gardens Picnic Site, area to NE<\/a><\/td><td>Garnet (almandine)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B025'26.4%22N+83%C2%B005'54.5%22W\/@35.4237774,-83.1001448,677m\/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d35.424!4d-83.09848\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Balsam Gap Mine<\/a><\/td><td>Magnesite, Albite, Allanite, Beryl (green), Columbite, Corundum, Garnet, Biotite, Muscovite, Sapphire<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Lookout+Mountain\/@35.6376593,-82.289945,877m\/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x8859ff3b6cb8e15d:0xb42c463ab3d32eb7!8m2!3d35.6373401!4d-82.2867852\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lookout Mountain<\/a><\/td><td>Kyanite crystals<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B034'19.9%22N+82%C2%B048'45.4%22W\/@35.5721957,-82.8134895,351m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x88598462cd8f60f7:0x44431ca5a576065b!2sPressley+Mine+Rd,+Canton,+NC+28716!3b1!8m2!3d35.5726603!4d-82.8101103!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.5721942!4d-82.8126123\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pressley Mine, near Canton (fee)<\/a><\/td><td>Corundum, Sapphire<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B047'11.4%22N+82%C2%B030'02.4%22W\/@35.7864983,-82.502872,876m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x885a19435800e1fb:0x46f7e5e7982295e0!2sDemocrat,+NC+28787!3b1!8m2!3d35.784!4d-82.4867967!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.7864937!4d-82.5006781\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Democrat, a mine .5 mi. to W<\/a><\/td><td>Chalcedony, Feldspar crystals, Garnet (gem-quality), Moonstone, Olivine crystals, Vermiculite<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B036'49.9%22N+82%C2%B016'52.8%22W\/@35.6138513,-82.2834724,861m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x8859fede5f2be45f:0x9a5a40b20cee9126!2sRidgecrest,+NC+28711!3b1!8m2!3d35.6206738!4d-82.2826179!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.6138473!4d-82.2813211\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ridgecrest, general area<\/a><\/td><td>Corundum (gem-quality)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B038'08.6%22N+81%C2%B049'32.4%22W\/@35.6357113,-81.827873,877m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x885734b97675761d:0xae5e99b3e15fad08!2sHall+Creek!3b1!8m2!3d35.6333507!4d-81.8033016!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.6357073!4d-81.8256786\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hall Creek and Silver Creek, in gravels<\/a><\/td><td>Corundum, Diamond, Garnet (pyrope), Rutile crystals, Tourmaline<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B055'33.7%22N+81%C2%B045'38.2%22W\/@35.9260305,-81.7623868,711m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x8850c3c9c782fed7:0xc9d0db2e558746fc!2sBrown+Mountain!3b1!8m2!3d35.9292962!4d-81.75816!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.9260272!4d-81.7606023\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Brown Mountain<\/a><\/td><td>Albite, Fluorite, Gold, Platinum<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B052'55.8%22N+81%C2%B054'24.1%22W\/@35.8821683,-81.908878,875m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x8850b8de2d3a7681:0x42eb6a899affc340!2sLinville+Mountain!3b1!8m2!3d35.8823491!4d-81.9070533!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.8821637!4d-81.9066844\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Linville Mountain<\/a><\/td><td>Actinolite, Graphite, Manaccanite, Pyrophyllite, Itacolumite<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B043'25.4%22N+81%C2%B036'31.3%22W\/@35.7237173,-81.610846,864m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x8850d14c2e708809:0x48dd7466a086eb9c!2sHigh+Peak!3b1!8m2!3d35.7234635!4d-81.6084279!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.723713!4d-81.608683\" target=\"_blank\">High Peak, area immediately to N<\/a><\/td><td>Garnet<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B039'15.1%22N+81%C2%B042'26.5%22W\/@35.6541953,-81.709561,877m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x8850cd69f23170bd:0x3ddd60d9dfb783c9!2sBurkemont+Mountain!3b1!8m2!3d35.6523505!4d-81.7070413!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.6541912!4d-81.7073674\" target=\"_blank\">Burkemont Mountain, Buzzard Roost Knob, Walker&rsquo;s Knob &ndash; area pegmatites<\/a><\/td><td>Beryl (gem-quality)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/South+Mountains\/@35.5973313,-81.69679,878m\/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x885732834ed80b0f:0xf7a0f4c472411821!8m2!3d35.5956837!4d-81.6956517\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">South Mountains, area pegmatites<\/a><\/td><td>Aquamarine, Beryl, Feldspar, Quartz crystals<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/36%C2%B000'41.8%22N+81%C2%B014'30.3%22W\/@36.0116223,-81.243951,871m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m9!1m2!2m1!1smine!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d36.0116177!4d-81.2417574\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Davis Mountain, western slope<\/a><\/td><td>Anglesite, Chrysotile, Cerussite, Galena, Marmolite, Pyromorphite, Serpentine<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/36%C2%B003'47.7%22N+81%C2%B050'35.5%22W\/@36.0632464,-81.844402,482m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x8850eb67c0a9e287:0x5585e05b7104903b!2sGrandmother+Mountain!3b1!8m2!3d36.0626279!4d-81.8426107!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d36.0632437!4d-81.8431874\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Grandmother Mountain, area placers<\/a><\/td><td>Gold, Pyrite, Quartz<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B057'11.9%22N+81%C2%B040'38.8%22W\/@35.9533163,-81.679637,872m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x8850dcdeaad51249:0x1f1e83d1aa3b9d26!2sCollettsville,+NC+28645!3b1!8m2!3d35.9256856!4d-81.6745456!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.9533121!4d-81.6774426\" target=\"_blank\">Collet<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B057'11.9%22N+81%C2%B040'38.8%22W\/@35.9533163,-81.679637,872m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x8850dcdeaad51249:0x1f1e83d1aa3b9d26!2sCollettsville,+NC+28645!3b1!8m2!3d35.9256856!4d-81.6745456!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.9533121!4d-81.6774426\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">t<\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B057'11.9%22N+81%C2%B040'38.8%22W\/@35.9533163,-81.679637,872m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x8850dcdeaad51249:0x1f1e83d1aa3b9d26!2sCollettsville,+NC+28645!3b1!8m2!3d35.9256856!4d-81.6745456!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.9533121!4d-81.6774426\" target=\"_blank\">sville, road cuts to N<\/a><\/td><td>Epidote, Pyrite cubes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B054'14.6%22N+81%C2%B029'18.8%22W\/@35.9040583,-81.49076,873m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x885120f20af16b77:0x8a4b0e33e51969a2!2sHibriten+Mountain!3b1!8m2!3d35.9070753!4d-81.4895385!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.9040539!4d-81.4885661\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hibriten Mountain, S side<\/a><\/td><td>Feldspar (gem-quality)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/36%C2%B002'36.3%22N+81%C2%B030'52.8%22W\/@36.0434323,-81.516868,871m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x88511e4111744c77:0x73f96d345e3631f!2sYadkin+Valley,+NC+28645!3b1!8m2!3d36.0223527!4d-81.4900963!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d36.0434284!4d-81.514674\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Yadkin Vallye, area 2 mi. NW in mica schists<\/a><\/td><td>Beryl, Garnet<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B012'37.8%22N+83%C2%B059'36.9%22W\/@35.2105084,-83.995787,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x885ee668f3646ba5:0xd8375f7aa8f941d2!2sHanging+Dog+Creek!3b1!8m2!3d35.2116161!4d-83.992612!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.2105043!4d-83.9935931\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hanging Dog Creek, area gravels<\/a><\/td><td>Staurolite, Tourmaline<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B008'56.3%22N+83%C2%B053'18.9%22W\/@35.1489884,-83.890788,881m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x885eddde08de6f0f:0x4b87bf5d03d0847c!2sVengeance+Creek!3b1!8m2!3d35.1585805!4d-83.9049345!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.1489845!4d-83.8885939\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Vengeance Creek, area of headwaters<\/a><\/td><td>Calcite, Garnet, Quartz crystals, Staurolite<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B014'12.2%22N+83%C2%B052'13.1%22W\/@35.2367284,-83.872493,880m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m9!1m2!2m1!1slittle+snowbird+mountains!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.2367244!4d-83.8702986\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Little Snowbird Mountains, many schist outcrops<\/a><\/td><td>Chloritoid, Ottrelite, Garnet, Gold, Staurolite<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B010'01.9%22N+83%C2%B055'32.3%22W\/@35.1680797,-83.9267024,738m\/data=!3m1!1e3!4m13!1m7!3m6!1s0x885edd8c0beb34cf:0xbd1ebd611c04690!2sMarble,+NC+28905!3b1!8m2!3d35.1742654!4d-83.9265206!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d35.1673082!4d-83.9254607\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Marble, area creek gravels, pits, outcrops, etc.<\/a><\/td><td>Sillimanite, Staurolite<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B011'47.4%22N+83%C2%B056'10.1%22W\/@35.1965054,-83.938318,880m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x885ee783cbbdc9b3:0xc0575a205e88fd42!2sHyatt+Creek!3b1!8m2!3d35.1872306!4d-83.9300934!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.1965012!4d-83.9361245\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hyatt Creek, general area<\/a><\/td><td>Garnet (almandine), Staurolite<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B011'02.2%22N+84%C2%B009'14.6%22W\/@35.1839524,-84.156259,880m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x885efb07c63b1f1b:0x1f50d902c301ee6f!2sUnaka,+NC+28906!3b1!8m2!3d35.1953589!4d-84.1415818!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.1839477!4d-84.154065\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Unaka, area gravels, pits, etc.<\/a><\/td><td>Staurolite, Agate, Epidote, Feldspar (pink), Gold (placer), Petrified wood, Quartz crystals (smoky quartz)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.elijahmountain.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Elijah Mountain Gem Mine<\/a><\/td><td>Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Quartz crystals, Citrine, Amethyst, Garnet,&nbsp;Aventurine, Sodalite,&nbsp;Peridot, Opal, Fluorite, Aquamarine, Topaz, Tourmaline, Pyrite,&nbsp;Amazonite, Labradorite<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B007'49.8%22N+83%C2%B030'25.7%22W\/@35.1305094,-83.509319,881m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.1305054!4d-83.5071245\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Clay County, area S of Hwy 64<\/a><\/td><td>Unakite<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B008'43.0%22N+83%C2%B036'31.1%22W\/@35.1452684,-83.610838,881m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.1452635!4d-83.6086442\" target=\"_blank\">Chestnut Knob, general area esp. to W<\/a><\/td><td>Corundum (white star)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B002'10.3%22N+83%C2%B034'22.9%22W\/@35.0362004,-83.575233,882m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x8858d545a4938ab3:0x5e19f635e63e2d46!2sChunky+Gal+Mountain!3b1!8m2!3d35.0309254!4d-83.5798833!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.0361956!4d-83.5730392\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chunky Gal Mountain, area to NE<\/a><\/td><td>Garnet, Staurolite<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B004'27.2%22N+83%C2%B059'47.2%22W\/@35.0742164,-83.998646,882m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x885f1fbee4085db1:0x48c4c405ce31ff14!2sBrasstown,+NC+28902!3b1!8m2!3d35.0390699!4d-83.9576097!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.0742121!4d-83.9964523\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Brasstown, area N of Hwy 64<\/a><\/td><td>Garnet<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B001'23.2%22N+83%C2%B040'30.5%22W\/@35.0231161,-83.6766844,619m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x885f2a22d2dda82d:0x1d4c5b0ed015bff1!2sShooting+Creek,+NC+28904!3b1!8m2!3d35.0256473!4d-83.6668327!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.0231131!4d-83.675144\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shooting Creek, area outcrops and gravels<\/a><\/td><td>Geodes (hyalite opal geodes)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B001'24.7%22N+83%C2%B044'52.9%22W\/@35.0235177,-83.7498665,742m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x885f286f6726a671:0xd869732d854f2a66!2sElf,+NC+28904!3b1!8m2!3d35.0214802!4d-83.7479485!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.0235142!4d-83.7480198\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Elf, general area<\/a><\/td><td>Corundum, Amphibolite, Opal, Quartz crystals, Smaragdite<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B000'05.7%22N+83%C2%B048'23.9%22W\/@35.0015736,-83.8079247,518m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m13!1m6!3m5!1s0x885f26f8258b92e1:0x2410abed7f0942f3!2sMyers+Chapel!8m2!3d35.0025898!4d-83.8068402!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.0015705!4d-83.8066364\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Meyer&rsquo;s Chapel and entire area of Chatuge Lake, as float<\/a><\/td><td>Corundum<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B030'43.1%22N+81%C2%B039'11.3%22W\/@35.5119753,-81.655327,877m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x8857294dfb287047:0x9f55a960b84c0757!2sCasar,+NC+28020!3b1!8m2!3d35.5123517!4d-81.6173159!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.5119715!4d-81.6531328\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Casar, area 2 mi. W<\/a><\/td><td>Agate, Quartz crystals (rutilated), <\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B012'02.9%22N+81%C2%B024'07.7%22W\/@35.1968941,-81.415926,14.25z\/data=!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x8856e3de765192fd:0x2433f8ba22ea323!2sGrover,+NC+28073!3b1!8m2!3d35.1745756!4d-81.4498097!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.2008128!4d-81.4021238\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Grover, in pegmatite NW of US 29E<\/a><\/td><td>Aquamarine<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B014'44.4%22N+81%C2%B023'16.6%22W\/@35.2456684,-81.390147,880m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x8856dd64d9686f77:0x9c6870889c136be8!2sKings+Mountain,+NC!3b1!8m2!3d35.2451342!4d-81.3411942!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.2456637!4d-81.3879531\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kings Mountain, area gravels<\/a><\/td><td>Diamond<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps?q=35.2111111111,-81.3555555556&amp;spn=0.025,0.025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Foote Mine and <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B012'40.0%22N+81%C2%B021'20.0%22W\/@35.2111111,-81.3577443,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d35.2111111!4d-81.3555556\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">other <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps?q=35.2111111111,-81.3555555556&amp;spn=0.025,0.025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mines near Kings Mountain<\/a><\/td><td>Apatite, Beryl, Calcite, Cassiterite, Moonstone, Purpurite, Rhodochrosite, Spodumene, Tourmaline (black), Vivianite, etc.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B027'56.5%22N+81%C2%B040'56.4%22W\/@35.4655147,-81.6832331,1045m\/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d35.4657!4d-81.68233\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lattimore, several area mines<\/a><\/td><td>Quartz crystals (milky, massive), Tourmaline (black), Beryl, Feldspar<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B014'43.0%22N+81%C2%B033'54.7%22W\/@35.2463284,-81.5673627,890m\/data=!3m1!1e3!4m9!1m2!2m1!1smine!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.2452776!4d-81.5652\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shelby, area S along Route 18 in gravels, streams, fields, etc.<\/a><\/td><td>Gem crystals<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B011'26.7%22N+81%C2%B037'22.2%22W\/@35.1907554,-81.625035,880m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.190751!4d-81.6228412\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Broad River and tributaries, in gravels near Shelby<\/a><\/td><td>Quartz crystals<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B011'31.3%22N+81%C2%B030'24.8%22W\/@35.1920401,-81.5074408,223m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x8856e1b51441d905:0xfd500d03d136868e!2sBuffalo+Creek!3b1!8m2!3d35.2127018!4d-81.4937481!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.1920389!4d-81.5068837\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Earl, in Buffalo Creek tributary to E<\/a><\/td><td>Aquamarine, Garnet<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B023'55.1%22N+81%C2%B032'45.5%22W\/@35.3986551,-81.5480536,830m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x88f8a4a349d55c61:0x4675777d213b7ee5!2sBroad+River!3b1!8m2!3d34.1656834!4d-81.1667136!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.3986511!4d-81.5459812\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stice Shoal Lake Dam, area to NE<\/a><\/td><td>Aquamarine, Beryl, Emerald, Mica, Quartz crystals (smoky quartz), Tourmaline<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B034'22.4%22N+82%C2%B048'45.6%22W\/@35.5729,-82.8148457,877m\/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d35.5729!4d-82.812657\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pressley Mine, near Canton<\/a><\/td><td>Albite, Amphibolite, Corundum, Damourite, Sapphite, Epidote, Garnet, Quartz, etc.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B024'54.1%22N+82%C2%B059'46.2%22W\/@35.4150344,-82.998366,878m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x8859747391368fed:0xc3473c0c7481b119!2sRoberson+Ridge!3b1!8m2!3d35.4242695!4d-82.9868027!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.41503!4d-82.996172\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Roberson Ridge, SW side near Deep Gap Creek<\/a><\/td><td>Ankerite, Apatite, Biotite, Garnet, Muscovite, Pyrrotite, Quartz crystals, Tourmaline, etc.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B034'29.1%22N+82%C2%B046'18.1%22W\/@35.5747553,-82.773896,876m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x885985adcd9b66ff:0xaa35dd6f4921fdba!2sNewfound+Gap!3b1!8m2!3d35.5762177!4d-82.7731885!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.5747506!4d-82.7717023\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Newfound Gap, area pegmatite<\/a><\/td><td>Ruby<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B021'48.2%22N+82%C2%B051'47.2%22W\/@35.3633864,-82.865293,879m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x88599f77b0b1e06d:0xd1bd7aa98b4c6ff5!2sShining+Rock!3b1!8m2!3d35.3681623!4d-82.8623536!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.3633823!4d-82.8630994\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shinning Rock Ledge<\/a><\/td><td>Quartz (rose quartz)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B028'06.4%22N+82%C2%B017'18.9%22W\/@35.4684563,-82.290773,877m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x8859e3763b67c6ad:0x2ab8ef3734baa585!2sBat+Cave,+NC+28792!3b1!8m2!3d35.4515073!4d-82.2870588!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.4684523!4d-82.288579\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bat Cave, gneiss outcrops 1 mi. N<\/a><\/td><td>Epidote<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B013'19.3%22N+82%C2%B025'47.8%22W\/@35.2220301,-82.4305045,220m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x8859c48981549eb9:0xd7583521c4431b45!2sTuxedo,+NC+28790!3b1!8m2!3d35.2253945!4d-82.4295635!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.2220289!4d-82.4299558\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lake Summit, western shore<\/a><\/td><td>Agate<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B016'31.2%22N+83%C2%B005'36.5%22W\/@35.2753234,-83.095667,879m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x88590de9d5fb66e5:0xeb36c6527c460226!2sJohns+Creek!3b1!8m2!3d35.2878143!4d-83.0790821!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.2753191!4d-83.0934732\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tuckasegee, ridge to E<\/a><\/td><td>Beryl (golden)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B006'21.4%22N+83%C2%B001'10.9%22W\/@35.105956,-83.0211926,605m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x8859047145fbb169:0xdebea2a1710f0599!2sSapphire+Lake!3b1!8m2!3d35.1098463!4d-83.0203603!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.1059534!4d-83.0196865\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sapphire Lake, south shore<\/a><\/td><td>Sapphire<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Cherokee+Ruby+And+Sapphire+Mine\/@35.2728985,-83.3523958,295m\/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x88593b7ccb81b9d5:0x17a58acebad2e1ce!8m2!3d35.2728597!4d-83.3512743\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cherokee Ruby and Sapphire Mine (fee)<\/a><\/td><td>Ruby, Sapphire<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B012'38.0%22N+83%C2%B059'55.6%22W\/@35.2105656,-84.000581,720m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x885ee668f3646ba5:0xd8375f7aa8f941d2!2sHanging+Dog+Creek!3b1!8m2!3d35.2116161!4d-83.992612!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.210562!4d-83.9987864\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hanging Dog and Persimmon Creeks<\/a><\/td><td>Staurolites<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B014'42.1%22N+83%C2%B028'09.1%22W\/@35.2450394,-83.471393,880m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x885931c94a9a490d:0x3bb3d4acc529a29b!2sBurningtown,+NC+28734!3b1!8m2!3d35.2312055!4d-83.4709905!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.2450348!4d-83.4691994\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Burningtown Creek, in gravels<\/a><\/td><td>Sapphires (pink)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Rocky+Face+Mine\/@35.2261098,-83.3614856,365m\/data=!3m1!1e3!4m9!1m2!2m1!1smine!3m5!1s0x88593b3edc5d78bf:0xff71242d3f2568b7!8m2!3d35.2262074!4d-83.3607082!15sCgRtaW5lkgEPbmF0dXJhbF9mZWF0dXJl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Franklin, many area mines and prospects<\/a><\/td><td>Amethyst, Bronzite, Epidote, Fibrolite, Garnet, Jasper, Kyanite, Quartz crystals (dendritic), Rhodochrosite, Ruby, Rutile, Sapphire, Sphalerite, Staurolite, etc.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B009'00.1%22N+83%C2%B017'17.8%22W\/@35.1500306,-83.2900943,732m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x8859224e0724bd2f:0xc79ca6ea21885e64!2sCorundum+Hill!3b1!8m2!3d35.1495392!4d-83.2879291!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.1500275!4d-83.2882724\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Corundum Hill, in dunite exposures<\/a><\/td><td>Corundum, Ruby, Sapphire (blue, green, pink), Chromite, Olivine crystals<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B008'54.1%22N+83%C2%B017'26.7%22W\/@35.1483544,-83.292937,881m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x8859238e29088adb:0xca384be2c8539e94!2sCullasaja+River!3b1!8m2!3d35.1222439!4d-83.298714!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.1483497!4d-83.2907431\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Higdon Mountain, area to S near US 64<\/a><\/td><td>Actinolite, Chalcedony, Chromite, Corundum, Enstatite, Magnetite, Opal, Quartz crystals, Ruby, Rutile, Sapphite, Spinel, Tourmaline, etc.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Sheffield+Mine\/@35.2717472,-83.3964198,1049m\/data=!3m1!1e3!4m13!1m7!3m6!1s0x88593a3349622755:0x1c513f0e3aaa5444!2sCowee+Creek!3b1!8m2!3d35.2719362!4d-83.3949587!3m4!1s0x88593a46ea2b3f4b:0x7a21eed094eb504f!8m2!3d35.27233!4d-83.393465\">Cowee Creek, many area mines<\/a><\/td><td>Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, Corundum, Beryl, Hornblende, Kyanite, Pyrite, Quartz, Ruby, Rutile, Sapphire, Staurolite, etc.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B016'43.0%22N+83%C2%B022'25.1%22W\/@35.2786003,-83.3757934,864m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x88593bcbcd427117:0x692204ba0baf86f8!2sSheep+Knob!3b1!8m2!3d35.2778745!4d-83.3743201!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.2785958!4d-83.3736374\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sheep Knob Mountain<\/a><\/td><td>Aquamarine<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B002'53.5%22N+83%C2%B012'38.9%22W\/@35.0481914,-83.212989,882m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x88591e43b7493627:0x7a4520f9a0c172d6!2sHighlands,+NC+28741!3b1!8m2!3d35.0525909!4d-83.1968173!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.048187!4d-83.2107955\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Highlands, area gravels<\/a><\/td><td>Corundum, Garnet (almandine), Quartz crystals<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B001'55.3%22N+83%C2%B015'17.2%22W\/@35.0320444,-83.256962,882m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x88592006e86d2b5b:0x9d2565619a9d87cf!2sLittle+Scaly!3b1!8m2!3d35.0312014!4d-83.2573752!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.0320395!4d-83.2547678\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Little Scaly Mountain<\/a><\/td><td>Asbestos, Corundum (gem-quality), Rutile crystals, Serpentine, Vermiculite<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B004'00.4%22N+83%C2%B023'15.6%22W\/@35.0667645,-83.388435,310m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x885927a31ad73949:0x4dd813fcae5be65f!2sOtto,+NC!3b1!8m2!3d35.0603429!4d-83.3876224!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.0667635!4d-83.3876643\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Otto, area gravels and many area mines<\/a><\/td><td>Amethyst, Garnet, Quartz crystals<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B014'49.2%22N+83%C2%B021'42.1%22W\/@35.2469971,-83.3622405,220m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x88593b09f40dc2b3:0xfd5e92c8b980510e!2sMason+Mountain!3b1!8m2!3d35.2514858!4d-83.3632083!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.246996!4d-83.3616919\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mason Mountain, area stream gravels<\/a><\/td><td>Corundum, Garnet, Hornblende, Quartz crystals<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B047'34.4%22N+82%C2%B057'02.0%22W\/@35.7928793,-82.952744,874m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x885bd310365c3299:0xe3afa92166b2f1d!2sLemon+Gap!3b1!8m2!3d35.8253792!4d-82.9381999!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.7928749!4d-82.9505496\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lemon Gap, S on East Fork Little Creek<\/a><\/td><td>Allanite<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B049'00.7%22N+82%C2%B056'02.5%22W\/@35.8168596,-82.9358415,722m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x885bd37808bb94ff:0xab90a62e3eb4df32!2sRoaring+Fork!3b1!8m2!3d35.8174594!4d-82.9317089!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.8168563!4d-82.9340294\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Roaring Fork Creek, general area<\/a><\/td><td>Unakite<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B040'54.6%22N+82%C2%B004'17.5%22W\/@35.6818327,-82.0728843,537m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x8850b44e06499855:0x6431f65502f5bb77!2sMcDowell+County,+NC!3b1!8m2!3d35.6984405!4d-82.0842901!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.6818295!4d-82.0715389\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">McDowell County, area stream gravels<\/a><\/td><td>Garnet (pyrope), Gold (placer)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B036'20.1%22N+81%C2%B052'17.1%22W\/@35.6055953,-81.873623,876m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x88574a8107a77a67:0x886ea5289a546c56!2sDysartsville,+NC+28761!3b1!8m2!3d35.6004036!4d-81.8689905!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.6055911!4d-81.8714294\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">South Muddy Creek, near Dyartsville<\/a><\/td><td>Diamond, Gold<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B042'20.5%22N+81%C2%B056'54.7%22W\/@35.7057051,-81.9490865,219m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x8850b43e089848bf:0xdc37afacc035e49b!2sNebo,+NC+28761!3b1!8m2!3d35.7150548!4d-81.9306446!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.7057043!4d-81.9485377\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nebo, area railroad and road cuts<\/a><\/td><td>Quartz crystals<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B047'42.6%22N+82%C2%B002'30.7%22W\/@35.7951813,-82.044052,874m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x8850b02a79548d09:0x8345b2f0f70c97b5!2sWoodlawn,+NC+28752!3b1!8m2!3d35.7854012!4d-82.0403897!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.7951765!4d-82.0418577\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Woodlawn, area just N<\/a><\/td><td>Quartz crystals (phantom quartz)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/36%C2%B003'19.6%22N+82%C2%B008'05.9%22W\/@36.0554563,-82.1361363,460m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x8850a0146d8fac7f:0x5e1b92f9ada9e9b2!2sMitchell+County,+NC!3b1!8m2!3d36.0277763!4d-82.1496049!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d36.0554543!4d-82.1349779\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mitchell County, all area gravels, pits, and streams<\/a><\/td><td>Agate<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B058'32.4%22N+82%C2%B010'35.8%22W\/@35.9756761,-82.1771465,218m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m9!1m2!2m1!1smine!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.9756749!4d-82.1765978\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sink Hole Mine and other area mines<\/a><\/td><td>Beryl (blue), Apatite, Garnet, Kyanite, Thulite<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/36%C2%B006'04.8%22N+82%C2%B006'34.6%22W\/@36.1013493,-82.111808,870m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x88509bf12bdfacb1:0xd636e63791c090f5!2sRoan+Mountain!3b1!8m2!3d36.1037634!4d-82.1104431!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d36.1013445!4d-82.1096144\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Roan Mountain, area outcrops<\/a><\/td><td>Unakite, Epidote<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B055'09.6%22N+81%C2%B059'57.8%22W\/@35.9193273,-82.001585,872m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x8850a36266ab5e77:0x56a87efc5993f0d3!2sSpruce+Pine,+NC+28777!3b1!8m2!3d35.9154007!4d-82.0645611!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.9193235!4d-81.9993908\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Spruce Pine, area 3 mi. E<\/a><\/td><td>Actinolite crystals, Talc, Steatite<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Wiseman's+View+Scenic+Overlook\/@35.9034833,-81.907226,873m\/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x8850b8d34aac2bef:0x17211aaa00185ace!8m2!3d35.9038686!4d-81.9049645\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wiseman&rsquo;s View, general area<\/a><\/td><td>Quartz crystals, Sandstone (dendritic)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.emeraldvillage.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Crabtree Emerald Mine (Emerald Village)<\/a><\/td><td>Apatite, Emerald<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B055'58.9%22N+82%C2%B006'18.0%22W\/@35.9330368,-82.1059247,369m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x8850a36266ab5e77:0x56a87efc5993f0d3!2sSpruce+Pine,+NC+28777!3b1!8m2!3d35.9154007!4d-82.0645611!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.9330347!4d-82.1049956\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Deer Park Mine near bend of North Toe River<\/a><\/td><td>Autunite, Feldspar crystals, Garnet, Opal (hyalite), Mica, Monazite, Thulite, etc.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B057'18.1%22N+82%C2%B006'25.6%22W\/@35.9550213,-82.109307,872m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x8850a3ee7afccc43:0x72772d80321551e5!2sPenland,+NC+28777!3b1!8m2!3d35.9301208!4d-82.1120638!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.9550166!4d-82.1071132\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Penland, the Bear Creek area to N<\/a><\/td><td>Kyanite (gem-quality)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B058'56.0%22N+82%C2%B000'02.5%22W\/@35.9822262,-82.0018168,445m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m9!1m2!2m1!1smine!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.9822241!4d-82.0006985\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Spear, area mines<\/a><\/td><td>Beryl, Garnet, Epidote crystals, Mica<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B026'37.0%22N+83%C2%B026'24.6%22W\/@35.443606,-83.4416846,609m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x885948929d36c891:0x3d0de2a83ba4c697!2sDeep+Creek+Church+Rd,+North+Carolina+28713!3b1!8m2!3d35.4427137!4d-83.4413829!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.4436028!4d-83.4401619\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bryson City, general area to N esp. near Deep Creek Church<\/a><\/td><td>Allanite, Garnet, Magnetite, Moonstone, Quartz crystals, Pyrite, Feldspar, Mica, Kyanite, Staurolite<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B021'06.7%22N+82%C2%B046'33.2%22W\/@35.3518664,-82.778074,879m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m13!1m6!3m5!1s0x885998808b59925b:0x38383f831c0fd2cc!2sPink+Beds+Picnic+Area!8m2!3d35.3526985!4d-82.7783152!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.3518623!4d-82.7758801\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pink Beds Picnic Area<\/a><\/td><td>Quartz crystals (smoky quartz)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Looking+Glass+Falls\/@35.2962762,-82.7693679,449m\/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x8859bb595bf980c3:0x26b321c21b615fb1!8m2!3d35.2960335!4d-82.7688443\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Looking Glass Falls, general area<\/a><\/td><td>Garnet<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B011'02.0%22N+82%C2%B049'26.6%22W\/@35.1838934,-82.826257,880m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m9!1m2!2m1!1scamp!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.1838891!4d-82.8240632\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rosman, area N of camps<\/a><\/td><td>Calcite (dogtooth calcite)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/36%C2%B008'42.2%22N+81%C2%B040'36.5%22W\/@36.145051,-81.678991,871m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x8850e550ea77a3b9:0x95376337d13c1fa9!2sBlowing+Rock,+NC!3b1!8m2!3d36.135129!4d-81.6776059!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d36.1450508!4d-81.6767973\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Blowing Rock, area stream gravels and placers<\/a><\/td><td>Gold<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B057'12.0%22N+82%C2%B011'50.5%22W\/@35.953328,-82.1992172,737m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x8850a2540ca37ba7:0x866de8174bd9e1d2!2sNorth+Toe+River!3b1!8m2!3d35.9742849!4d-82.1521053!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.9533284!4d-82.1973645\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">North Toe River, in gravels<\/a><\/td><td>Kyanite (gem-quality), Corundum, Sapphire<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Ray+Mine\/@35.888319,-82.276938,874m\/data=!3m1!1e3!4m9!1m2!2m1!1smine!3m5!1s0x885a091c1ff6defb:0xd994382c78fb7ea9!8m2!3d35.8884476!4d-82.2745702!15sCgRtaW5lkgEPbmF0dXJhbF9mZWF0dXJl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Burnsville, many area mines<\/a><\/td><td>Albite, Amazonite, Apatite, Aquamarine, Autunite, Beryl, Emerald, Fluorite, Garnet, Kyanite, Muscovite, Feldspar, Rutile crystals, Quartz crystals, Sunstone, Tourmaline, etc.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B051'50.3%22N+82%C2%B013'31.3%22W\/@35.863973,-82.2275316,870m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m9!1m2!2m1!1smine!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.863973!4d-82.2253483\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Celo Ridge, area mining dumps<\/a><\/td><td>Sapphire, Feldspar, Garnet, Kyanite, Mica<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B026'54.9%22N+81%C2%B051'29.2%22W\/@35.4485814,-81.860299,878m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x8857380fc1f465ef:0x5f47682d568a5d0f!2sSandy+Level+Church+Rd,+North+Carolina+28018!3b1!8m2!3d35.452814!4d-81.851882!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.4485772!4d-81.8581055\" target=\"_blank\">Sandy Level Church, area mining dumps<\/a><\/td><td>Gold, Platinum, Diamond (rare)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B033'32.3%22N+81%C2%B043'29.9%22W\/@35.5589633,-81.727177,876m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x8857322bf39eec85:0x35945fc9a4d608ff!2sHuckleberry+Mountain!3b1!8m2!3d35.5492937!4d-81.7306526!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.5589587!4d-81.7249835\" target=\"_blank\">Huckleberry Mountain, area mines<\/a><\/td><td>Mica, Quartz crystals<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B023'14.0%22N+81%C2%B056'18.6%22W\/@35.3872194,-81.94069,878m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x885744065d82d6bb:0x4152161251ce52f2!2sHollands+Creek!3b1!8m2!3d35.3835738!4d-81.928917!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.3872153!4d-81.938496\" target=\"_blank\">Hollands Creek, in gravels hear Rutherfordton<\/a><\/td><td>Diamond, Platinum, Quartz crystals (blue)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B031'31.3%22N+81%C2%B059'12.3%22W\/@35.5253513,-81.988933,877m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x88574edfda651553:0x3294d2b004a6be84!2sThermal+City,+NC+28167!3b1!8m2!3d35.5192912!4d-81.9748254!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.5253473!4d-81.9867394\" target=\"_blank\">Thermal City, in Stoney Creek gravels and area mines<\/a><\/td><td>Garnet<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Marlin+Knob\/@35.5082063,-81.84351,877m\/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x8857364b40225531:0xf1b631a711ca1925!8m2!3d35.5095699!4d-81.8400998\" target=\"_blank\">Marlin Knob, in outcrops<\/a><\/td><td>Garnet, Unakite<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Central North Carolina Rockhounding Sites<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Central North Carolina is nearly as prolific as the western part of the state when it comes to collecting rocks and minerals. Hundreds of mines are spread all across the area, having produced varieties of minerals including amethyst, quartz, garnet, mica, rutile, and tourmaline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is also common to find quartz-family minerals like agate, jasper, chalcedony, and petrified wood in the gravels and float of central North Carolina. These specimens have weathered out of volcanic rock and been transported down stream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Like the western part of the state, central North Carolina has far too many interesting rockhounding locations to list here. Although I have listed dozens of the more notable sites there are simply too many to create an exhaustive list. If you&rsquo;re interested in discovering even more locations than listed here I would recommend checking out some of the links and sources I have listed at the bottom of this article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e7f5fe\"><thead><tr><th>Location<\/th><th>Rocks &amp; Minerals<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Alamance+County,+NC\/@36.0447901,-79.4641976,12.17z\/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x89acdd65dbd3e811:0x5d3f68d052d5ed5d!8m2!3d36.0117388!4d-79.4253776\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alamance County, all surfaces as float<\/a><\/td><td>Serpentine<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/36%C2%B007'16.2%22N+79%C2%B027'17.2%22W\/@36.1211678,-79.4556702,365m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x88532bc4ebd8e3bb:0x8c918d39c58a775e!2sBurlington,+NC!3b1!8m2!3d36.0953841!4d-79.4381515!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d36.1211657!4d-79.4547775\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Burlington, area streams, fields, etc.<\/a><\/td><td>Quartz crystals, Quartzite (red, gem-quality), Serpentine<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/36%C2%B006'58.2%22N+79%C2%B037'04.7%22W\/@36.1161641,-79.6185204,228m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x88532703e6894281:0x58329a2adcf14d85!2sSuperior+Stone+Company+Lake!3b1!8m2!3d36.1184686!4d-79.6114149!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d36.116163!4d-79.6179632\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Superior Stone Company, old quarry<\/a><\/td><td>Copper, Iron minerals, Quartz crystals<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/34%C2%B056'08.1%22N+80%C2%B003'33.8%22W\/@34.9355844,-80.0615777,885m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m9!1m2!2m1!1smine!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d34.93558!4d-80.0593885\" target=\"_blank\">Wadesboro, several mines and quartz vein<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/34%C2%B056'08.1%22N+80%C2%B003'33.8%22W\/@34.9355844,-80.0615777,885m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m9!1m2!2m1!1smine!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d34.93558!4d-80.0593885\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">s<\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/34%C2%B056'08.1%22N+80%C2%B003'33.8%22W\/@34.9355844,-80.0615777,885m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m9!1m2!2m1!1smine!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d34.93558!4d-80.0593885\" target=\"_blank\"> to S<\/a><\/td><td>Gold<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Anson+County,+NC\/@34.9564137,-80.1240144,18z\/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x8854f04fcb583b3f:0xead0a0ad9b66cc06!8m2!3d34.9054732!4d-80.1875065\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Anson County, countywide stream gravels<\/a><\/td><td>Gold, Calcite, Garnet, Galena, Pyrite, Siderite, Rutile, Sphalerite<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B006'25.5%22N+80%C2%B003'22.8%22W\/@35.107078,-80.0583654,816m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x8855cd4d43af5f23:0x9ba654f3f53bc105!2sUnion+County,+NC!3b1!8m2!3d34.9338651!4d-80.543845!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.1070739!4d-80.0563444\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pee Dee River, in gravels and tributaries<\/a><\/td><td>Agatized wood, Chalcedony, Jasper<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Reed+Gold+Mine\/@35.2852009,-80.4674839,381m\/data=!3m1!1e3!4m9!1m2!2m1!1smine!3m5!1s0x0:0x167a7b7ff331b512!8m2!3d35.2855893!4d-80.4665866!15sCgRtaW5lWgYiBG1pbmWSAQ1oaXN0b3JpY19zaXRl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Reed Gold Mine (fee) and many old mines in Cabarrus County<\/a><\/td><td>Azurite, Gold, Malachite, Quartz crystals, Scheelite, Sphalerite, Siderite, Cuprite, Malachite, Barite, Galena, etc.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B021'42.8%22N+80%C2%B037'40.5%22W\/@35.3619034,-80.6291194,482m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x88540562ceaafc4b:0xf0a1b8c03ecdaebd!2sConcord,+NC!3b1!8m2!3d35.4087517!4d-80.579511!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.3619007!4d-80.6279145\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Concord, stream gravels and fields to Harrisburg<\/a><\/td><td>Agate, Carnelian, Chalcedony, Opal (common)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Caswell+County,+NC\/@36.4309613,-79.3794,867m\/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x8852d2e94183fc5b:0xdb51ef11f68bbe8e!8m2!3d36.3860217!4d-79.2902133\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Caswell County, many area mines and placer gravels<\/a><\/td><td>Gold, Allanite, Mica, Garnet, Quartz, etc.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B042'43.5%22N+80%C2%B059'30.7%22W\/@35.7120833,-80.9930278,462m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x8851492d2a2e7031:0x6c15312d9da69249!2sCatawba,+NC+28609!3b1!8m2!3d35.7073558!4d-81.0756345!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.7120806!4d-80.9918705\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Catawba, quartz seams 4mi. to E near railroad<\/a><\/td><td>Gold, Cacite, Magnetite, Quartz (rose quartz)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B044'25.2%22N+79%C2%B012'05.8%22W\/@35.7403253,-79.20381,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x89acb97f2695f989:0x7d512c2db0470c33!2sPittsboro,+NC+27312!3b1!8m2!3d35.7201463!4d-79.1772371!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.7403209!4d-79.2016158\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pittsboro, road cuts NW on Hwy 87<\/a><\/td><td>Limonite<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B042'20.6%22N+80%C2%B011'58.1%22W\/@35.7057351,-80.2005044,413m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m9!1m2!2m1!1smine!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.7057326!4d-80.1994684\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Davidson County, many area mines<\/a><\/td><td>Chalcopyrite, Gold, Pyrite, Tetradymite, Anglesite, Calamine, Calcite, Cuprite, Galena, Malachite, Sphalerite, etc.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B047'05.3%22N+80%C2%B009'55.2%22W\/@35.78481,-80.1675287,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d35.78481!4d-80.16534\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Conrad Hill Mine near Lexington<\/a><\/td><td>Chalcopyrite, Limonite, Malachite, Silver, Hematite<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B047'31.5%22N+80%C2%B022'20.8%22W\/@35.7920786,-80.3742806,734m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x885390fcfa078215:0xc9991c6a8b2384e7!2sLinwood,+NC+27292!3b1!8m2!3d35.7506938!4d-80.3178305!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.7920752!4d-80.3724376\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tyro, area to S<\/a><\/td><td>Amethyst<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/36%C2%B002'44.7%22N+80%C2%B030'29.9%22W\/@36.0457643,-80.5105,871m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x8853c68886e616c3:0xe71379b42c69354d!2sFarmington,+NC+27006!3b1!8m2!3d36.0156918!4d-80.532281!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d36.0457599!4d-80.5083056\" target=\"_blank\">Farmington, i<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/36%C2%B002'44.7%22N+80%C2%B030'29.9%22W\/@36.0457643,-80.5105,871m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x8853c68886e616c3:0xe71379b42c69354d!2sFarmington,+NC+27006!3b1!8m2!3d36.0156918!4d-80.532281!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d36.0457599!4d-80.5083056\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">n<\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/36%C2%B002'44.7%22N+80%C2%B030'29.9%22W\/@36.0457643,-80.5105,871m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x8853c68886e616c3:0xe71379b42c69354d!2sFarmington,+NC+27006!3b1!8m2!3d36.0156918!4d-80.532281!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d36.0457599!4d-80.5083056\" target=\"_blank\"> pegmatites to NE<\/a><\/td><td>Autunite, Columbite<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B057'31.4%22N+78%C2%B050'50.5%22W\/@35.9587183,-78.849564,872m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x89ace93cc6aed62d:0x242454152e905754!2sDurham+County,+NC!3b1!8m2!3d36.0221805!4d-78.9031279!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.9587138!4d-78.84737\" target=\"_blank\">Bethesda, fields and gravel<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B057'31.4%22N+78%C2%B050'50.5%22W\/@35.9587183,-78.849564,872m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x89ace93cc6aed62d:0x242454152e905754!2sDurham+County,+NC!3b1!8m2!3d36.0221805!4d-78.9031279!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.9587138!4d-78.84737\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">s<\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B057'31.4%22N+78%C2%B050'50.5%22W\/@35.9587183,-78.849564,872m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x89ace93cc6aed62d:0x242454152e905754!2sDurham+County,+NC!3b1!8m2!3d36.0221805!4d-78.9031279!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.9587138!4d-78.84737\" target=\"_blank\"> W of US 70<\/a><\/td><td>Silicified wood<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/36%C2%B004'18.9%22N+78%C2%B051'27.3%22W\/@36.0719068,-78.8594955,757m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x89ace2fd40a7e163:0xc8cad052c472afa8!2sWeaver,+Durham,+NC+27704!3b1!8m2!3d36.048755!4d-78.8733406!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d36.0719029!4d-78.8575866\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Eno River, in gravels near Weaver<\/a><\/td><td>Agatized wood<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/36%C2%B008'45.4%22N+80%C2%B005'45.5%22W\/@36.1459473,-80.098151,870m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x88530816b75e3b39:0xf9daf599680435a!2sForsyth+County,+NC!3b1!8m2!3d36.1200003!4d-80.1875065!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d36.1459427!4d-80.0959567\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kernersville, area fields, gravels, etc.<\/a><\/td><td>Chrysolite, Bronzite, Tourmaline<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/36%C2%B004'55.3%22N+80%C2%B012'15.3%22W\/@36.0820241,-80.2058107,617m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m9!1m2!2m1!1squarry!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d36.0820214!4d-80.204256\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Winston-Salem, area quarries, pits, etc.<\/a><\/td><td>Halloysite, Hematite, Magnetite, Garnet<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B024'38.6%22N+81%C2%B005'19.0%22W\/@35.4107202,-81.0902092,645m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x8856b9cce22ee955:0x634d0b4231603d72!2sAlexis,+NC+28006!3b1!8m2!3d35.399858!4d-81.1178555!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.4107166!4d-81.0885972\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alexis, area ~2 mi. E of town<\/a><\/td><td>Kyanite (gem-quality), Lazulite, Rutiel crystals<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B024'05.0%22N+81%C2%B004'54.0%22W\/@35.4013287,-81.0831206,534m\/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d35.4013889!4d-81.0816667\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Clubb Mountain, area mines and exposures<\/a><\/td><td>Corundum, Lazulite, Kyanite (gem-quality), Damourite, Gold, Garnet, Hematite, Magnetite, Rutile crystals, Tourmaline<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B013'57.5%22N+81%C2%B016'29.6%22W\/@35.2326516,-81.276678,723m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x8856e9c1a91aeac5:0xdbaf095d5d11ad81!2sCrowders+Mountain!3b1!8m2!3d35.23235!4d-81.276439!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.2326476!4d-81.2748749\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Crowder&rsquo;s Mountain<\/a><\/td><td>Barite, Chalcopyrite, Corundum, Galena (gold-bearing), Gold, Garnet, Hematite, Limonite, Magnetite, Kyanite (blue, gem-quality), Rutile crystals, Topaz, Tourmaline, etc.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B023'11.0%22N+81%C2%B017'11.3%22W\/@35.3863931,-81.2880201,624m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x8856c5e0f3ff5f0b:0x8a445816cda96713!2sBeaverdam+Creek!3b1!8m2!3d35.3889079!4d-81.2848885!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.3863899!4d-81.286462\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Beaverdam Creek, in pegmatite at confluence with Little Beaverdam Cr.<\/a><\/td><td>Cassiterite<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Granville+County,+NC\/@36.3162803,-78.653704,868m\/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x89ac4bea5466f24f:0x54cd086ad3ec3e03!8m2!3d36.2799451!4d-78.6114999\" target=\"_blank\">Granville County, all area mining dumps, exposures<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Granville+County,+NC\/@36.3162803,-78.653704,868m\/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x89ac4bea5466f24f:0x54cd086ad3ec3e03!8m2!3d36.2799451!4d-78.6114999\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">,<\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Granville+County,+NC\/@36.3162803,-78.653704,868m\/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x89ac4bea5466f24f:0x54cd086ad3ec3e03!8m2!3d36.2799451!4d-78.6114999\" target=\"_blank\"> stream gravels<\/a><\/td><td>Topaz, Andalusite, Carnelian, Malachite<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/36%C2%B028'11.9%22N+78%C2%B030'56.5%22W\/@36.4699696,-78.5175366,731m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x89ad9be0ea64549b:0xbc85ec1b9b6c7300!2sBullock,+NC+27507!3b1!8m2!3d36.4912537!4d-78.5450002!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d36.4699658!4d-78.5156862\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bullock, area to E and SE<\/a><\/td><td>Pyrite<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/36%C2%B030'26.7%22N+78%C2%B031'35.1%22W\/@36.5074303,-78.528604,866m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x89ad9be0ea64549b:0xbc85ec1b9b6c7300!2sBullock,+NC+27507!3b1!8m2!3d36.4912537!4d-78.5450002!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d36.5074258!4d-78.5264099\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bullock, area ~ 2 mi. NE in outcrops<\/a><\/td><td>Epidote, Labradorite, Titanite, Hornblende, Quartz crystals, Clinozoisite<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/36%C2%B007'37.2%22N+78%C2%B049'28.2%22W\/@36.1270076,-78.8258176,519m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x89ad03c940c03c3f:0x726e0f7ad064c671!2sButner,+NC+27509!3b1!8m2!3d36.1320892!4d-78.7566714!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d36.1270052!4d-78.8245085\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Butner, general area<\/a><\/td><td>Agate, Amethyst, Jasper<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/36%C2%B012'27.0%22N+78%C2%B039'25.6%22W\/@36.2075003,-78.659296,869m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x89ac51f566398669:0x5a88a8e6333928dc!2sCreedmoor,+NC+27522!3b1!8m2!3d36.1223683!4d-78.6861145!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d36.2074961!4d-78.6571024\" target=\"_blank\">Creedmore, large<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/36%C2%B012'27.0%22N+78%C2%B039'25.6%22W\/@36.2075003,-78.659296,869m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x89ac51f566398669:0x5a88a8e6333928dc!2sCreedmoor,+NC+27522!3b1!8m2!3d36.1223683!4d-78.6861145!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d36.2074961!4d-78.6571024\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/36%C2%B012'27.0%22N+78%C2%B039'25.6%22W\/@36.2075003,-78.659296,869m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x89ac51f566398669:0x5a88a8e6333928dc!2sCreedmoor,+NC+27522!3b1!8m2!3d36.1223683!4d-78.6861145!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d36.2074961!4d-78.6571024\" target=\"_blank\">area to N between US 15 and I-85<\/a><\/td><td>Agate, Jasper, Chalcedony<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/36%C2%B006'38.9%22N+78%C2%B032'29.8%22W\/@36.1107986,-78.5434543,735m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x89adacea7eeb10c3:0xd280a5e07d1b9aaa!2sPocomoke,+NC+27525!3b1!8m2!3d36.0806177!4d-78.5401283!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d36.1107949!4d-78.5416013\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pocomoke, general area 2 mi. N<\/a><\/td><td>Lepidolite, Rubellite<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/36%C2%B005'40.5%22N+79%C2%B033'57.5%22W\/@36.0945883,-79.568169,870m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x8852d8e26b699d4b:0x309519bcac1f02d3!2sGibsonville,+NC!3b1!8m2!3d36.1058517!4d-79.5420201!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d36.0945845!4d-79.5659746\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gibsonville, general area<\/a><\/td><td>Quartz crystals (green, asbestos inclusions), Actinolite<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B054'45.6%22N+80%C2%B048'25.7%22W\/@35.9126662,-80.8082451,440m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x88515a5200f53299:0xf4eb20ac5d2dd7e0!2sIredell+County,+NC!3b1!8m2!3d35.8310501!4d-80.8986502!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.9126636!4d-80.8071377\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">South Yadkin River, near Turnersburg<\/a><\/td><td>Beryl, Corundum, Tourmaline<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B037'15.5%22N+80%C2%B057'10.8%22W\/@35.6209853,-80.955198,876m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x88515558977a5005:0x6742006b7eed5462!2sMooresville,+NC!3b1!8m2!3d35.5859146!4d-80.8081413!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.6209812!4d-80.9530039\" target=\"_blank\">Mooresville, area W of Lake Norman<\/a><\/td><td>Agate, Amethyst, Quartz crystals<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B043'45.0%22N+80%C2%B052'53.4%22W\/@35.7291673,-80.883701,875m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x8851590798329b55:0x71613f7de985460!2sStatesville,+NC!3b1!8m2!3d35.7826363!4d-80.8872959!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.7291632!4d-80.8815066\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Statesville, large area to S to Mooresville<\/a><\/td><td>Agate, Amethyst, Quartz crystals<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B059'51.9%22N+81%C2%B000'00.3%22W\/@35.997763,-81.001605,609m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x885168bb1e8b4985:0x2c419c27b4103a1a!2sFox+Mountain!3b1!8m2!3d35.9979108!4d-80.9997992!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.9977599!4d-81.0000723\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fox Mountain, general area<\/a><\/td><td>Rutile crystals<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B028'18.3%22N+81%C2%B016'16.2%22W\/@35.4717413,-81.273351,877m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x8856c94634149c73:0x4546ffa586472a29!2sLincoln+County,+NC!3b1!8m2!3d35.4637028!4d-81.2078164!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.4717368!4d-81.2711568\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lincoln County, countywide stream gravels<\/a><\/td><td>Cassiterite<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B033'03.8%22N+81%C2%B000'55.5%22W\/@35.5510463,-81.017604,876m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x8856b3b019e0d02b:0xd0133b11628ae81f!2sDenver,+NC!3b1!8m2!3d35.5316576!4d-81.0295793!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.551042!4d-81.0154103\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Denver, area ~1 mi. NE<\/a><\/td><td>Amethyst, Quartz crystals<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B028'08.9%22N+81%C2%B007'03.9%22W\/@35.4691463,-81.119952,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x8856b7dc4fefedc1:0x4eb175b2624b73c5!2sIron+Station,+NC+28080!3b1!8m2!3d35.4415237!4d-81.1561898!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.4691415!4d-81.1177581\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Iron Station, area NE to Denver<\/a><\/td><td>Amethyst<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B027'55.9%22N+80%C2%B049'37.1%22W\/@35.4655333,-80.829153,877m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x8856a9bcb13086bf:0xb7e1c1e5f8e32eae!2sCaldwell,+NC+28031!3b1!8m2!3d35.4537485!4d-80.8428507!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.4655292!4d-80.8269589\" target=\"_blank\">Caldwell, area gravels and float<\/a><\/td><td>Agate, Carnelian, Chalcedony<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B013'29.7%22N+80%C2%B050'22.7%22W\/@35.2249074,-80.841832,880m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x88541fc4fc381a81:0x884650e6bf43d164!2sCharlotte,+NC!3b1!8m2!3d35.2270869!4d-80.8431267!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.2249029!4d-80.839638\" target=\"_blank\">Charlotte, excavations and diggings<\/a><\/td><td>Jasper, Leopardite, Copper minerals<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B020'49.9%22N+79%C2%B058'26.0%22W\/@35.3472104,-79.976093,879m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x8854bd120b318c79:0x547069f3daebd5ff!2sMontgomery+County,+NC!3b1!8m2!3d35.3587922!4d-79.8744836!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.3472057!4d-79.9738985\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Montgomery County, many old quarries<\/a><\/td><td>Quartz crystals (clear, smoky, rutilated)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B028'56.7%22N+80%C2%B001'22.3%22W\/@35.4824071,-80.0233955,219m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m9!1m2!2m1!1smine!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.482406!4d-80.0228468\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Eldorado, old area mines<\/a><\/td><td>Azurite, Calcite, Gold, Malachite, Pyrite, Silver, Smithsonite, Sphalerite, Hydrozincite<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B022'05.2%22N+79%C2%B050'22.2%22W\/@35.3681254,-79.841686,878m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x885483713f2fffeb:0x6bf7ea050814e217!2sTroy,+NC+27371!3b1!8m2!3d35.3584743!4d-79.8944901!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.3681211!4d-79.8394915\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Troy, area stream gravels<\/a><\/td><td>Petrified wood<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Black+Ankle+Mine\/@35.4914235,-79.8111742,301m\/data=!3m1!1e3!4m9!1m2!2m1!1smine!3m5!1s0x885361e6fc41aa45:0x4159edb5b4c5f674!8m2!3d35.4912485!4d-79.8103151!15sCgRtaW5lkgEPbmF0dXJhbF9mZWF0dXJl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Black Ankle Mine<\/a><\/td><td>Gold<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B025'05.7%22N+79%C2%B037'37.6%22W\/@35.4182574,-79.629298,878m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x885352db5a80c5b3:0x4f1e03f47ae21320!2sRobbins,+NC!3b1!8m2!3d35.4340339!4d-79.5869735!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.4182533!4d-79.6271041\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cabin Creek &amp; Dry Creek, near Robbins<\/a><\/td><td>Amethyst, quartz crystals<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B055'29.2%22N+79%C2%B002'43.0%22W\/@35.9247723,-79.046442,464m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x89acdd65dbd3e811:0x49b749c57542ea3e!2sOrange+County,+NC!3b1!8m2!3d36.0263022!4d-79.1096901!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.9247701!4d-79.0452763\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chapel Hill, area surfaces, gravels, creeks, etc.<\/a><\/td><td>Agate (moss agate ), Petrified wood<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Hillsborough,+NC+27278\/@36.0717024,-79.1303327,305m\/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x89acc1041d398e59:0x3593ab3cd48ad23e!8m2!3d36.0754183!4d-79.0997347\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hillsborough, area gravels, streams, etc.<\/a><\/td><td>Agate (moss agate), Quartz crystals (sagenitic)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/36%C2%B027'45.5%22N+78%C2%B058'19.4%22W\/@36.4626501,-78.9726155,217m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x89ad6b1f406cf9d5:0x3bf8e96b37710ad3!2sHagers+Mountain!3b1!8m2!3d36.464863!4d-78.9697327!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d36.4626489!4d-78.9720667\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hager&rsquo;s Mountain, in quartz vein E of creek<\/a><\/td><td>Kyanite (gem-quality), Pyrophyllite<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/36%C2%B016'54.9%22N+78%C2%B054'25.3%22W\/@36.2819065,-78.9083267,512m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x89ad10bdede57cbb:0xdaf7dd793dbd61ed!2sMt+Tirzah,+NC+27572!3b1!8m2!3d36.2801418!4d-78.9069522!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d36.2819044!4d-78.9070327\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mt. Tirzah, across road from church<\/a><\/td><td>Actinolite, Hematite, Limonite, Manganese, Quartz crystals<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/36%C2%B016'17.0%22N+78%C2%B052'56.9%22W\/@36.2713786,-78.884326,730m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x89ad10bdede57cbb:0xdaf7dd793dbd61ed!2sMt+Tirzah,+NC+27572!3b1!8m2!3d36.2801418!4d-78.9069522!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d36.2713747!4d-78.8824826\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Moria, in road cuts to Mt. Tirzah<\/a><\/td><td>Pyrite crystals, Limonite cubes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B039'36.9%22N+80%C2%B000'37.0%22W\/@35.6602646,-80.0121116,732m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x88537a68c29e4d1f:0x63be90e35bb23ea!2sFarmer,+NC+27205!3b1!8m2!3d35.6533299!4d-79.97722!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.6602607!4d-80.0102763\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Farmer, area W to Denton<\/a><\/td><td>Quartz crystals<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B005'46.8%22N+79%C2%B046'11.1%22W\/@35.0963474,-79.771938,881m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x8854c1349d709a15:0x55d98306a0b15060!2sRichmond+County,+NC!3b1!8m2!3d35.003045!4d-79.7848422!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.0963429!4d-79.7697435\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ellberle, area stream gravels<\/a><\/td><td>Petrified wood<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Gold+Hill+Mines+Historic+Park\/@35.5128291,-80.3457781,827m\/data=!3m1!1e3!4m9!1m2!2m1!1smine!3m5!1s0x0:0x91ffe62f8fb9a747!8m2!3d35.5129693!4d-80.343718!15sCgRtaW5lWgYiBG1pbmWSAQRwYXJrmgEkQ2hkRFNVaE5NRzluUzBWSlEwRm5TVVJwYTBzM1J6aEJSUkFC\" target=\"_blank\">Gold Hill, many area quarries and mines<\/a><\/td><td>Magnetite, Manganese, Garnet, Amethyst, Sunstone, Gold<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B039'10.6%22N+80%C2%B042'48.6%22W\/@35.6529343,-80.7157,875m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x8853fc092b8d7f4b:0x9df3b3994f7a8f13!2sMt+Ulla,+NC+28125!3b1!8m2!3d35.6580828!4d-80.7270687!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.6529295!4d-80.7135061\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mount Ulla, area fields, streams, pits, etc.<\/a><\/td><td>Amethyst, Quartz crystals<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B040'05.8%22N+80%C2%B031'58.7%22W\/@35.6682863,-80.535171,875m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x8853f2d725a9946b:0x9636c83ae46913cb!2sSalisbury,+NC!3b1!8m2!3d35.6709727!4d-80.4742261!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.6682823!4d-80.5329766\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Salisbury, area fields, gravels, exposures, etc.<\/a><\/td><td>Amethyst, Tourmaline (pink, green)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/36%C2%B024'29.8%22N+80%C2%B012'00.1%22W\/@36.4082883,-80.202208,867m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x8852568227a282d9:0x16f80a03a99a98b3!2sStokes+County,+NC!3b1!8m2!3d36.4244396!4d-80.2321313!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d36.408284!4d-80.2000138\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Danbury, area stream gravels<\/a><\/td><td>Agate, Carnelian, Chalcedony, Jasper, Opal (hyalite), Hematite, Amethyst<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/36%C2%B026'59.9%22N+80%C2%B017'24.2%22W\/@36.4499653,-80.292258,867m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x885243d06223f3d7:0xbe06ae164b001859!2sFrancisco,+NC!3b1!8m2!3d36.5076636!4d-80.3324514!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d36.4499614!4d-80.2900637\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Big Creek, North bank near Dan River<\/a><\/td><td>Garnet, Moonstone, Quartz crystals (smoky, milky)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/36%C2%B016'42.5%22N+80%C2%B044'30.4%22W\/@36.2784823,-80.743981,868m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m13!1m6!3m5!1s0x88522ae03a9b8cd5:0xe55463a60d898ab5!2sBurch+Station!8m2!3d36.2758711!4d-80.7665867!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d36.2784784!4d-80.7417869\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Burch, area 1.5 mi. E<\/a><\/td><td>Jasper, Quartz crystals<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/36%C2%B030'25.5%22N+80%C2%B035'05.5%22W\/@36.5070833,-80.587044,866m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x88523b596d384559:0x20314706488d65c3!2sMt+Airy,+NC+27030!3b1!8m2!3d36.4993007!4d-80.6072858!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d36.507079!4d-80.58485\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mount Airy, area quarries and mines<\/a><\/td><td>Feldspar, Quartz crystals, Jasper<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/36%C2%B019'51.8%22N+80%C2%B048'54.5%22W\/@36.3310663,-80.817339,868m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x8851873a2e126a7d:0x17a35253ae774330!2sMitchell+River!3b1!8m2!3d36.35992!4d-80.8377465!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d36.331062!4d-80.8151447\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mitchell River, in gravels near Elkin<\/a><\/td><td>Chalcedony (yellow), Horneblende crystals, Steatite<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/36%C2%B020'26.5%22N+80%C2%B028'28.3%22W\/@36.3406843,-80.476733,868m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m13!1m6!3m5!1s0x885237bd981f6d3d:0x2879d9a97dccbba2!2sPilot+Mountain!8m2!3d36.3400946!4d-80.4749628!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d36.3406802!4d-80.4745388\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pilot Mountain, general area<\/a><\/td><td>Quartz crystals (rutilated)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/36%C2%B011'07.1%22N+81%C2%B026'58.4%22W\/@36.185306,-81.451755,870m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x8851038fdc6eb329:0x16f583f818788e91!2sFlint+Knob!3b1!8m2!3d36.1856852!4d-81.4384318!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d36.1853057!4d-81.4495607\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Flint Knob<\/a><\/td><td>Calcite, Galena, Pyrite<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/36%C2%B020'08.1%22N+81%C2%B001'55.4%22W\/@36.335573,-81.034259,869m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x88519c629514f071:0x9cbaa23ab8cc40c!2sTraphill,+NC+28685!3b1!8m2!3d36.346521!4d-81.0325796!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d36.3355733!4d-81.0320652\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Traphill, area fields, gravels, etc.<\/a><\/td><td>Agate (moss agate), Jasper, Chalcedony<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/36%C2%B006'15.1%22N+81%C2%B011'17.3%22W\/@36.104192,-81.190329,871m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x88510d305f67ded1:0x14695ebd7fcca829!2sWilkesboro,+NC!3b1!8m2!3d36.1459649!4d-81.1606401!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d36.1041924!4d-81.1881351\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wilkesboro, area 2 mi. S<\/a><\/td><td>Garnet, Serpentine, Talc<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/36%C2%B010'02.7%22N+80%C2%B040'27.5%22W\/@36.167429,-80.676511,871m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x8853d93c7f5816b1:0x494f141ec40f5fd6!2sYadkin+County,+NC!3b1!8m2!3d36.2023597!4d-80.6770787!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d36.1674291!4d-80.6743169\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Yadkin County, area stream gravels<\/a><\/td><td>Carnelian<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B048'53.5%22N+78%C2%B056'14.0%22W\/@35.8148603,-78.93941,874m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x89acec79d7097343:0x34bb46240c572362!2sMontvale,+Cary,+NC!3b1!8m2!3d35.8041137!4d-78.9252883!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.8148561!4d-78.9372162\" target=\"_blank\">Montvale, area stream gravels<\/a><\/td><td>Ruby, Sapphire<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Eastern North Carolina Rockhounding Sites<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Compared to the rest of the state, eastern North Carolina is relatively lacking when it comes to both the number of locations and the variety of rocks and minerals that can be found here. Most of the collectible material comes in the form of quartz-family minerals like agate, chalcedony, jasper, opal, and quartz crystals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These relatively hard minerals have weathered out of rock up in the mountains and gradually been transported downstream. They survive this process far better than softer minerals and thus are among the most common finds in the coastal plain. <strong>The best rockhounding sites in western North Carolina are in the bars of rivers and streams where you can find agates, petrified wood, and other quartz minerals in gravels.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not included in this list of rockhounding sites are places where you can find shark teeth. <strong>The best places to search for shark teeth in North Carolina are the beaches of the Atlantic Coast, particularly Topsail beach which has long been a popular shark tooth hunting destination. Fossilized Megalon teeth have reportedly been found on some beaches at low tide, especially after a storm.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e7f5fe\"><thead><tr><th>Location<\/th><th>Rocks &amp; Minerals<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Cumberland+County,+NC\/@34.9648488,-78.9424501,2646m\/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x89ab6dc3b7d9804b:0x61f1d360c9fccbf2!8m2!3d34.9542604!4d-78.7476208\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cumberland County, countywide stream gravels, pits, etc.<\/a><\/td><td>Agate, Chalcedony, Chert, Jasper, Opal (common), Agatized wood<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B006'04.3%22N+78%C2%B051'25.0%22W\/@35.1012024,-78.859141,881m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x89ab6dc3b7d9804b:0x61f1d360c9fccbf2!2sCumberland+County,+NC!3b1!8m2!3d34.9542604!4d-78.7476208!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.101198!4d-78.8569475\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cape Fear River and tributaries, in gravels<\/a><\/td><td>Agate, Chalcedony, Chert, Jasper, Opal (common), Agatized wood<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Halifax+County,+NC\/@36.2182024,-77.5882495,4909m\/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x89ae6ecd5365c6ef:0x4c8f8161792d88c6!8m2!3d36.2646764!4d-77.6077865\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Halifax County, all area gravels and streams<\/a><\/td><td>Petrified wood<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/36%C2%B015'22.3%22N+77%C2%B052'55.4%22W\/@36.2561843,-77.884247,869m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d36.2561798!4d-77.8820529\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Medoc Mountain State Park<\/a><\/td><td>Chalcopyrite, Molybdenite, Pyrite, Sericite<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.portisgoldminenc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nash &amp; Franklin Counties, many area mines<\/a><\/td><td>Gold<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/36%C2%B022'21.7%22N+78%C2%B024'22.6%22W\/@36.37269,-78.408475,868m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x89adbdb41fbe19d5:0xb7e83ab894a67213!2sNutbush+Creek!3b1!8m2!3d36.3603731!4d-78.409816!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d36.3726898!4d-78.4062811\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nutbrush Creek, near Bullocksville<\/a><\/td><td>Gem-quality minerals, Quartz crystals<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/36%C2%B032'30.1%22N+78%C2%B021'22.6%22W\/@36.541697,-78.35848,866m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x89adbc402a62d2df:0xaa1e90ecc1cfd5d1!2sHenderson,+NC!3b1!8m2!3d36.3294305!4d-78.399201!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d36.5416968!4d-78.3562862\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Henderson Point, area outcrops near state line<\/a><\/td><td>Quartz crystals, Rutile crystals, Sillimanite<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/36%C2%B029'33.8%22N+78%C2%B026'50.4%22W\/@36.492732,-78.449515,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x89ad91222ec149db:0x4628a98327b8c98!2sTownsville,+NC+27507!3b1!8m2!3d36.4945876!4d-78.4236089!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d36.4927316!4d-78.4473206\">Townsville, area surrounding town, esp. to W<\/a><\/td><td>Quartz crystals<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/36%C2%B026'21.0%22N+78%C2%B027'20.6%22W\/@36.439165,-78.457904,868m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x89ad97ab1ba98547:0x45b552dcca5f92e8!2sWilliamsboro,+NC+27537!3b1!8m2!3d36.4304221!4d-78.4316645!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d36.4391651!4d-78.4557099\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Williamsboro, area to NW<\/a><\/td><td>Quartz crystals<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/36%C2%B006'39.7%22N+78%C2%B000'27.1%22W\/@36.1049446,-77.9475205,14.13z\/data=!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x89adb58ca3d12531:0x49290b7a91e83fe7!2sLouisburg,+NC+27549!3b1!8m2!3d36.0990393!4d-78.301106!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d36.1110172!4d-78.007521\" target=\"_blank\">Hilliardston, area W of town in placers<\/a><\/td><td>Gold, Diamond<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/36%C2%B005'01.8%22N+78%C2%B017'30.2%22W\/@36.0838263,-78.293924,871m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x89adb58ca3d12531:0x49290b7a91e83fe7!2sLouisburg,+NC+27549!3b1!8m2!3d36.0990393!4d-78.301106!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d36.0838221!4d-78.2917302\" target=\"_blank\">Louisburg, area gravels, fields, etc.<\/a><\/td><td>Amethyst<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/36%C2%B030'18.2%22N+78%C2%B028'35.3%22W\/@36.505042,-78.4780408,624m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x89ad97ab1ba98547:0x45b552dcca5f92e8!2sWilliamsboro,+NC+27537!3b1!8m2!3d36.4304221!4d-78.4316645!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d36.5050419!4d-78.4764607\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Island Creek, area mines E to Little Island Creek<\/a><\/td><td>Apatite, Chalcopyrite, Fluorite, Galena, Opal (hyalite), Quartz crystals, Rhodochrosite, Scheelite, Sphalerite, Tetrahedrite<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B047'47.7%22N+78%C2%B032'32.7%22W\/@35.796574,-78.544612,875m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x89ac5c01945caf65:0xbf83b9f1c330983d!2sWilders+Grove,+Raleigh,+NC+27604!3b1!8m2!3d35.7988044!4d-78.5645282!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.7965742!4d-78.5424177\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Neuse River, near Wilder&rsquo;s Grove, Raleigh<\/a><\/td><td>Amethyst (large)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B046'02.3%22N+78%C2%B043'19.8%22W\/@35.767305,-78.7242941,850m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x89ac5c01945caf65:0xbf83b9f1c330983d!2sWilders+Grove,+Raleigh,+NC+27604!3b1!8m2!3d35.7988044!4d-78.5645282!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.7673051!4d-78.7221626\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Raleigh, area to W near US 64<\/a><\/td><td>Amethyst<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/36%C2%B012'34.9%22N+78%C2%B005'36.1%22W\/@36.209684,-78.095563,870m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x89addca09b224a55:0x52b5a8be126f4355!2sInez,+NC+27589!3b1!8m2!3d36.2720938!4d-78.0916568!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d36.209684!4d-78.0933686\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Inez, area to S near county border<\/a><\/td><td>Amethyst, Beryl, Lepidolite, Quartz crystals (smoky quartz), Staurolite<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Where to Find Geodes in North Carolina<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/rsz_1rsz_dreamstime_xxl_104118118-1.jpg\" alt=\"Geode\" class=\"wp-image-3528\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/rsz_1rsz_dreamstime_xxl_104118118-1.jpg 400w, https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/rsz_1rsz_dreamstime_xxl_104118118-1-300x263.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/rsz_1rsz_dreamstime_xxl_104118118-1.jpg\" alt=\"Geode\" class=\"wp-image-3528 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/rsz_1rsz_dreamstime_xxl_104118118-1.jpg 400w, https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/rsz_1rsz_dreamstime_xxl_104118118-1-300x263.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/rsz_1rsz_dreamstime_xxl_104118118-1.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Geode<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Geodes are some of the most popular rocks sought by rockhounds all over the world, and North Carolina is no exception. Unfortunately, the geologic setting that has produced so many interesting rocks and minerals is not conducive to the creation of geodes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The only location in North Carolina where you can find reportedly find geodes is <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B001'23.2%22N+83%C2%B040'30.5%22W\/@35.0231161,-83.6766844,619m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x885f2a22d2dda82d:0x1d4c5b0ed015bff1!2sShooting+Creek,+NC+28904!3b1!8m2!3d35.0256473!4d-83.6668327!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.0231131!4d-83.675144\" target=\"_blank\">Shooting Creek<\/a> along U.S. 64, east of Hayesville. These geodes are often lined with hyalite opal. Surprisingly, as great as North Carolina is for rock collecting, there are no other known geode hunting sites.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> Not sure if the rock you&rsquo;ve found is a geode? <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-admin\/post.php?post=965&amp;action=edit\" target=\"_blank\">Check out my article about how to identify a geode<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&rsquo;re from North Carolina and you&rsquo;re looking for geodes, your best chances will be to visit a neighboring state like <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/tennessee-rockhounding-location-guide-map\/\" target=\"_blank\">Tennessee<\/a> where you can find them in several localities. You can also order geodes online for <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3xOXv7E\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">relatively cheap from Amazon.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Where to Find Crystals and Gemstones in North Carolina<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There is nothing quite like uncovering a quartz crystal with a perfect termination or finding a beautiful agate that has been waiting in a river bank for you to come along and take it home. Gemstones are some of the most enjoyable specimens that rockhounds can find, but it&rsquo;s not always easy to know where to look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> Check out my <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/how-to-tumble-rocks-get-great-results-every-time\/\">Complete Rock Tumbling Guide<\/a><\/strong> to make your rocks and gemstones really shine!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Thankfully, North Carolina is perhaps the single best place to go crystal and gem hunting in the entire world. It&rsquo;s certainly near the top of the list of rockhounding destinations in the United States. The terrain of western and central North Carolina is among the most heavily mineralized areas found anywhere on earth, particularly the mountainous Blue Ridge and Piedmont regions.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"637\" src=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/dreamstime_xxl_134143698_900x.jpg\" alt=\"Aquamarine\" class=\"wp-image-4074\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/dreamstime_xxl_134143698_900x.jpg 900w, https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/dreamstime_xxl_134143698_900x-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/dreamstime_xxl_134143698_900x-768x544.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 24px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"637\" src=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/dreamstime_xxl_134143698_900x.jpg\" alt=\"Aquamarine\" class=\"wp-image-4074 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/dreamstime_xxl_134143698_900x.jpg 900w, https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/dreamstime_xxl_134143698_900x-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/dreamstime_xxl_134143698_900x-768x544.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 24px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/dreamstime_xxl_134143698_900x.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Aquamarine<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Gem and crystal hunting is so prolific in North Carolina that it&rsquo;s difficult to highlight just a few areas. In most counties (especially in the central and western part of the state) there are countless mines which have historically produced high-quality gemstones of minerals like amethyst, beryl, garnet, aquamarine, emerald, and many more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In general, the best places to find gems and crystals in North Carolina are the many active mines which are open to the public for digging. You can also find crystals in rocky outcrops, the tailings of old mines, and in the gravels of streams all across the state &ndash; particularly near the town of Franklin.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The vast majority of these gems and crystals have formed as a result of igneous intrusions into older rock, creating pegmatite veins and leaving much of the state covered in metamorphic rocks like schist and gneiss. This igneous and metamorphic activity resulted in an astonishing variety and abundance of gemstone minerals including beryl, garnet, amethyst, and topaz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mitchell, Cleveland, Yancey, and Alexander Counties encompass some of the best gemstone and crystal hunting locations in the entire U.S. The mines, outcrops, and stream gravels in this area all produce high-quality gemstones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>North Carolina Rockhounding Laws &amp; Regulations<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most common questions rockhounds have is whether or not they are allowed to collect at a certain location. <strong>It is the responsibility of each rockhound to obtain permission from a landowner to search and\/or collect on a piece of property. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ownership and status of land can and does change frequently, making it impossible to document accurate information for every location on this page. However, I have compiled a list of resources here so that you may investigate and obtain permission for any locations (found here or elsewhere) for yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Public Land Resources<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I have written entire articles that cover the rockhounding laws and regulations for nearly every type of public land you can think of. I encourage you to check them out if you are curious about the legalities of rock and mineral collecting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/rock-collecting-on-public-land-laws-rules-and-etiquette\/\" target=\"_blank\">Rockhounding on Public Land: Laws and Regulations<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/can-you-collect-rocks-in-state-parks-all-50-states-answered\/\" target=\"_blank\">Can You Collect Rocks in State Parks? All 50 States Answered<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To determine what type of public land a particular location is on, I would recommend starting with the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncdcr.gov\/resources\/mapping\" target=\"_blank\">North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncdcr.gov\/resources\/mapping\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&lsquo;<\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncdcr.gov\/resources\/mapping\" target=\"_blank\"> maps<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Private Land Resources<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As with most states, each county in North Carolina will have records of who owns each piece of property. You can also usually get the landowner&rsquo;s name and address by visiting the county records office. I would probably start by <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncdor.gov\/documents\/north-carolina-county-assessors-list\" target=\"_blank\">contacting the assessor in whatever county you&rsquo;re interested in<\/a> and getting whatever contact information you can for the landowner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Sources &amp; Further Reading<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The locations and information contained in this article are primarily derived from academic papers, online resources, and other outside sources. If you would like to read some of the source material for yourself I have listed them below. The majority of these locations are my interpretation of Robert Beste&rsquo;s <em>A Location Guide for Rock Hounds in the United States<\/em>. Other sources include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/mindat.com\" target=\"_blank\">mindat.com<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/dnr.mo.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\">North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/deq.nc.gov\/about\/divisions\/energy-mineral-land-resources\/north-carolina-geological-survey\" target=\"_blank\">North Carolina Geological Survey<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/files.nc.gov\/ncdeq\/Energy%20Mineral%20and%20Land%20Resources\/Geological%20Survey\/informationcirculars\/NCGS_Information_Circular_16_Mineral_Localities_of_NC.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Mineral Localities of North Carolina<\/em>, Conley<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/files.nc.gov\/ncdeq\/Energy%20Mineral%20and%20Land%20Resources\/Geological%20Survey\/informationcirculars\/NCGS_Information_Circular_24_Mineral_Collecting_Sites_in_NC.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Mineral Collecting Sites in North Carolina<\/em>, Wilson &amp; McKenzie<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcrocks.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">McRocks.com<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/mrdata.usgs.gov\/pp577\/\" target=\"_blank\">Mica Deposits of the Blue Ridge in North Carolina<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>North Carolina is, without question, one of the premier rockhounding destinations in the entire world. The rocks, minerals, and gemstones produced here are virtually unrivaled by anywhere else in the United States. Once the site of an early gold rush, North Carolina quickly become even more famous for the incredibly abundant and diverse gems and &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3694,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","footnotes":"","disable-in-feed":false,"article-schema-type":"","disable-critical-css":false},"categories":[19],"tags":[],"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":["https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/rsz_1rsz_dreamstime_xxl_35944230.jpg",400,266,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/rsz_1rsz_dreamstime_xxl_35944230-150x150.jpg",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/rsz_1rsz_dreamstime_xxl_35944230-300x200.jpg",300,200,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/rsz_1rsz_dreamstime_xxl_35944230.jpg",400,266,false],"large":["https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/rsz_1rsz_dreamstime_xxl_35944230.jpg",400,266,false],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/rsz_1rsz_dreamstime_xxl_35944230.jpg",400,266,false],"post-thumbnail":["https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/rsz_1rsz_dreamstime_xxl_35944230.jpg",400,266,false],"mv_trellis_1x1":["https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/rsz_1rsz_dreamstime_xxl_35944230.jpg",400,266,false],"mv_trellis_3x4":["https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/rsz_1rsz_dreamstime_xxl_35944230.jpg",400,266,false],"mv_trellis_3x4_high_res":["https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/rsz_1rsz_dreamstime_xxl_35944230.jpg",400,266,false],"mv_trellis_3x4_med_res":["https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/rsz_1rsz_dreamstime_xxl_35944230.jpg",360,239,false],"mv_trellis_3x4_low_res":["https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/rsz_1rsz_dreamstime_xxl_35944230.jpg",240,160,false],"mv_trellis_4x3":["https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/rsz_1rsz_dreamstime_xxl_35944230.jpg",400,266,false],"mv_trellis_16x9":["https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/rsz_1rsz_dreamstime_xxl_35944230.jpg",400,266,false],"mv_trellis_srcset-960":["https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/rsz_1rsz_dreamstime_xxl_35944230.jpg",400,266,false],"mv_trellis_srcset-1080":["https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/rsz_1rsz_dreamstime_xxl_35944230.jpg",400,266,false],"1200x1200":["https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/rsz_1rsz_dreamstime_xxl_35944230.jpg",400,266,false]},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"Mike Rhea","author_link":"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/author\/mikerhea22gmail-com\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"North Carolina is, without question, one of the premier rockhounding destinations in the entire world. The rocks, minerals, and gemstones produced here are virtually unrivaled by anywhere else in the United States. Once the site of an early gold rush, North Carolina quickly become even more famous for the incredibly abundant and diverse gems and&hellip;","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3692"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3692"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3692\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7246,"href":"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3692\/revisions\/7246"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3694"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3692"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3692"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3692"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}