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HACKNEY FARM, BLUE RIDGE, GA.
"Staurolite"
(The state mineral of Georgia)

This property has been SOLD and is CLOSED to ALL mineral collecting.
This "classic" Staurolite location was open to collectors for over 70 years!

Property Sold - Site Closed!!!
Graves Mountain, Lincolnton, GA
"Rutile, Lazulite, and Pyrophyllite"

(Click on picture for a panoramic view!)

[ As Seen in Rock & Gem ]
Diamond Hill Quartz Prospect, Antreville, SC
"Skeletal quartz - Amethyst"


JACKSONS CROSSROAD AMETHYST MINE

Terry and Jean Ledford, PO Box 239, Little Switzerland, NC 28786.

Please contact Steve Barr if you want to visit the JCX mine site.   stevebarr@windstream.net
If possible, please note that you will need to contact Steve at least a few days in advance of the
day you want to visit the mine, as he is often out digging for a couple of days at a time and
would hate to miss their correspondence.

Burra Burra Mine, Ducktown, TN
Historic Mine Site and Ducktown Basin Museum
"Garnets - Massive Pyrite"

RUCKS' PIT, FORT DRUM, FL.
Well-fossilized and calcified marine shells.  Fossilized bone and teeth.
Honey colored calcite crystals found within large fossilized clamshells.




Franklin and Spruce Pine, North Carolina Areas
Gem mining has been a favorite activity for visitors to the Franklin and Spruce Pine areas. 
A list of the gem mines near Franklin may be found at the following site: http://www.franklin-chamber.com/visitorInformation/gemMining.asp
A listing of gem mines in the Spruce Pine area may be found on the following website: http://www.mitchell-county.com/members/visitors/gemmining.html
Mason's Mine - Franklin, NC

 Mason's Ruby & Sapphire
One of Macon County's oldest and most productive mines. The only mine in Macon County with a guarantee that all will have success their first time. (The guarantee is provisional if the miner digs for the entire day. They will find stones!)  Absolutely NO SALTING or ENRICHING ever! The mine has an abundance of beautiful sapphires (all colors), pink and red rubies. Open April 1 to October 31, 7 days a week, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 6945 Upper Burningtown Road, Franklin, NC 28734, 828-369-9742.

Mason's Mine
6961 Upper Burningtown Road
Franklin, NC 28734 

Telephone Number:  Business: (828)369-9742


 Mason Mountain Mine & Cowee Gift Shop - Franklin, NC (The Johnson's Place)
(Native and enriched stones) Beautiful native rhodolite garnets, kyanite, pyrope garnets, and quartz along with other added gems. Assistance to beginners and "old timers". Shaded flume, clean restrooms, gift shop and snack bar. Open seven days a week, April 15 to November 15, 8-5. 5315 Bryson City Rd., Franklin, NC 28734. 828-524-4570.

 Sheffield Mine - Franklin, NC
As featured on the TRAVEL CHANNEL. NATIVE Rubies & Sapphires (some will "STAR") or Enriched Rainbow Buckets with Semi-Precious Gems from around the world. April 1 - October 31. Open 7 days a week from 10am-5pm. Admission includes 2 starter buckets. Mine rain or shine at covered flumes. Picnic tables, Snacks & Beverages. Gem Identification. Stone Cutting and Setting available. Gift Shop. Clean Restrooms. Group Discounts. Wire Wrap Classes available. Gem Dirt to Go. Fun for all ages! Relaxing atmosphere, friendly assistance, and all you need to bring is yourself! 385 Sheffield Farms Rd., Franklin NC 28734. 828-369-8383. 
 

 

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