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2. Hiddenite Gem Mines - Wikipedia

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   This a public gem mine located in the Piedmont of North Carolina in Alexander County, specifically in the town of Hiddenite. [2] At the mine, more than 63 different types of gems and minerals can be found including emeralds, amethyst, sapphire, aquamarine, topaz, garnet, as well as the stone Hiddenite, which is a stone only found in this local ...

3. Hiddenite, North Carolina - Wikipedia

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   Hidden discovered the gem that came to be known as "hiddenite" in 1879 in mines nearby. Until recently it was found only in Alexander County, North Carolina, but in recent decades it has been subsequently found in Madagascar and Brazil. [6] The Hiddenite Gem Mines and surrounding areas also yield emeralds, sapphires, and many other precious ...

4. Hiddenite - Wikipedia

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   Hiddenite Hiddenite. Hiddenite is a pale-to-emerald green variety of spodumene that is sometimes used as a gemstone.. The first specimens of the hiddenite variety of spodumene were recovered circa 1879 near the settlement of White Plains, west of Stony Point, Alexander County, North Carolina.

5. This North Carolina hidden gem provides a sense of peace and ...

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   This North Carolina hidden gem provides a sense of peace and tranquility free of charge. Madison Lipe, USA TODAY. June 28, 2024 at 3:02 AM.

6. Hidden gems: How many WNC towns are among an ... - AOL

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   WorldAtlas has released a list of 10 underappreciated North Carolina towns, with several of their favorite hidden gems located in Western North Carolina.. WorldAtlas, founded in 1994 by ...

7. 'Finding hidden gems': America's least visited national parks ...

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   I'm glad visitors are finding hidden gems, ... North Cascades National Park - 40,351 visits, up from 30,154. Katmai National Park and Preserve - 33,763 visits, down from 33,908.

8. List of U.S. state minerals, rocks, stones and gemstones

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   ^ Florida's state gem, moonstone, was adopted to highlight Florida's role in the United States' Lunar program, which landed the first astronauts on the Moon. [81] ^ Since 1983, Massachusetts has had 3 other official state rocks: State Historical Rock (Plymouth Rock), State Explorer Rock (Dighton Rock), and State Building and Monument Stone . In ...

9. 30 of the most beautiful beaches across the US - AOL

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   Sand Beach in Maine doubles as the perfect day and night-time getaway, ... Shackleford Banks in North Carolina. ... Alabama's palm-lined and pristine Gulf Shores are a hidden gem worth exploring.