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11944
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More than 300 different minerals have been found in North Carolina, earning its name as the \"Mineral Showcase of America.\" The abundance of minerals available throughout the state encouraged the hobby of \"rockhounding\" or mineral collecting. Many of these enthusiasts gathered recently in Asheville for the 8th annual International Gem and Mineral Show of the Eastern Federation of Mineral Societies.
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13143
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Over 300 minerals have been identified in North Carolina. The state leads the nation in production of mica, feldspar, pyrophyllite, china clay, and spodumene. North Carolina also produces tungsten, talc, quart, olivine, limestone, shale, copper, and clay. The stone, sand, and gravel industries are the most important in terms of revenue, as well as the production of granite and marble for building and ornamental purposes.
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14856
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Corundum was discovered in the mountains of North Carolina in 1871 near the Cullasaja River, making mining history. Corundum is the hardest mineral known, with the exception of the diamond, and is used for grinding and shaping tools, polishing, and bearings in watches and scientific apparatus. The discovery of this mineral promised to be a tremendous development especially for the industrial world.
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24701
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Over the years, many minerals have been discovered in the Toe River Valley. Recently, mica and feldspar have been the focus of mining activities in the area. The history and industry of mining in Toe River are discussed here.
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34416
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There has long been a plentiful demand for native Western North Carolina gems and minerals. Alan Schabilion’s family business, Emerald Village in Little Switzerland, is a thriving tribute to the Spruce Pine Mining District, an area that has claimed more than seven-hundred mines that have yielded more than one-hundred different gems, minerals, and rocks. These minerals have been a crucial part of the region’s natural history, culture, and economy.
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