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North Carolina’s emeralds are found in pockets of quartz veins. Pockets can range from a few centimeters to three meters in length. An emerald crystal weighing 1869 carats, thought to be the largest ever found in North America, was unearthed in late 2003 at a mine in Hiddenite, near Statesville.
An Emerald is a green variety of beryl highly prized as a gemstone. Emeralds are one of the ‘big four’ gemstones (Diamonds, Emeralds, Rubies, and Sapphires) that are most popular for jewelry and commercial use.
Emerald: North Carolina Precious Stone. Emerald is a gemstone, and a variety of the mineral beryl (Be 3 Al 2 (SiO 3) 6) colored green by trace amounts of chromium and sometimes vanadium. Beryl has a hardness of 7.5-8 on the 10-point Mohs scale of mineral hardness.
11 Ιαν 2024 · With their rich history, stunning beauty, and positive vibes, it’s no wonder emeralds shine so bright in the world of gems! Where you can find Emerald in North Carolina. Emerald is abundant in these locations: Big Crabtree Mountain; Crabtree Emerald Mine; Emerald Hollow Mine; Spruce Pine; Thermal City Gold Mine; Hiddenite
Gem materials found in North Carolina include aquamarine, beryl, citrine, emerald, garnet, moonstone, rose quartz, ruby, sapphire, smoky quartz, staurolite, topaz, tourmaline, and many others. Members of the North Carolina Legislature declared emerald the state's official gemstone.
1 Νοε 2017 · Don Farrall/Getty Images. By. Andrew Alden. Updated on November 01, 2017. Thirty-five of the 50 states have designated an official gem or gemstone. Some states like Missouri have named an official state mineral or rock, but not a gemstone. Montana and Nevada, on the other hand, have chosen both a precious and semiprecious gemstone.
18 Μαΐ 2024 · One popular place to find emeralds in North Carolina is Elijah Mountain Gem Mine, one of the few pay-to-dig sites in the state. You can also visit areas near Emerald Hollow Mine and Crabtree Emerald Mine to find these precious green crystals.
