Record #:

34575

Author(s):

Lovelady, Wendy

Abstract:

In an exhibit at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, the diverse geology of the state is explored. North Carolina is the only state to produce all four major gems. Emeralds, sapphires, hiddenite, rubies, space rocks and more are all on display at the museum in the Treasures Unearthed exhibit.

Source:

North Carolina Naturalist (NoCar QH 76.5 N8 N68), Vol. 12 Issue 2, Sum 2004, p2-6, il

Subject(s):

North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences (Raleigh); North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences--Exhibitions; Geology--North Carolina; Minerals; Mines and mineral resources--Alexander County