Articles in regional publications that pertain to a wide range of North Carolina-related topics.
Hidden In Hiddenite" Get To Know North Carolina's Rare Native Emeralds
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Designated North Carolina's official state gemstone in 1973, emeralds are found in two basic varieties in North Carolina: beryl and hiddenite. Located in the area of Hiddenite in Alexander County, Emerald Hollow Mine is one of the only such mines where the public is allowed to dig and keep what they find.
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