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In North America emeralds of gem-quality are found only in our state. Among emerald hunters James Hill, Jr., of Hiddenite, is one of the most successful. Though gem hunting has left him $200,000 in debt and possibly cost him two marriages, Hill is digging up emeralds that geologists say are among the finest in the world.
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43935
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"In and around Franklin and other parts of western North Carolina, gem mines draw tourists and serious rock hounds alike for the chance of spotting a deep purple sapphire or rich red ruby sparkling in sifting trays full of mud." North Carolina has an unusual distinctions as being home to four major gemstones: rubies, emeralds, diamonds and sapphires. In 2003, the North American Emerald Mine in Hiddenite produced a 1,869-carat emerald. Featured in this article is Mason's Sapphire Mine.
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Jamie Hill mines rocks and emeralds in Hiddenite, North Carolina. His mine produced the most expensive emerald found in North America and thousands more carats of gemstones.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 26 Issue 11, November 2006,
p36-42, il
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35723
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For rock enthusiasts, this article contained gems of the information. Examples are mother lode level locations such as Spruce Pine, Franklin, Little Switzerland, a facility to discover more areas of interest (Museum of North Carolina Minerals), and number of minerals that can be found in the Tar Heel State (over three hundred, in comparison to ten that can be found in other states).
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12273
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The \"Carolina Emerald\"Â is the largest and finest-cut emerald ever mined in North America. It was found in Alexander County near the community of Hiddenite by Wayne Anthony. Tiffany & Co., New York jewelers, placed a value of $100,000 on it.
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