Museum of North Carolina Minerals

Of these minerals, over 300 varieties are on display at the Museum of North Carolina Minerals including emerald, amethyst, sapphire, garnet, kaolin, quartz, mica, and feldspar. Interactive displays address the history of geology and mining in the region.

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Gemstone Mining Field Trip

Get hands-on with geology during this interactive experience! Students will mine for minerals in a running water sluice on the Nature Trail. They will use an identification table to examine and classify the minerals they find. Miners keep their treasures!

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Gaston Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show

Gaston Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show Hosted By Friends of Gaston Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show. Event starts on Saturday, 8 June 2024 and happening at 1840 E Franklin Blvd, Gastonia, NC, United States, North Carolina 28054, Gastonia, NC. …

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A Listing of North Carolina Geological Survey Mica …

Soonmines were openedin many counties. Mica became a booming business and was mined with­ out interruption until 1962. And, between 1930 and 1959, North Carolina was the leading sheet mica producer in the Nation. The need for sheet mica, however, has rapidly declined since 1962, and the North Carolina sheet mica mines are no longeractive.

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Gemstone Mining Field Trip

Get hands-on with geology during this interactive experience! Students will mine for minerals in a running water sluice on the Nature Trail. They will use an identification table to examine and classify the minerals they find. Miners keep …

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Gaston County, NC mining, mines, mine owners and mine …

Gaston County, NC mines, mine companies, mine owners and mine information. ... Gastonia Area-A: Copper Gold Silver: George Cloninger and Oscar Mason Prospects: Private: Iron Manganese: ... Bertha Mineral Co. Private: Barium Lead Mica Zinc: Lawton Barite Property Northern Workings: Bertha Mineral Co. Private: Barium Iron Lead

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Valley Rewind: Mica mining

Did you know Western North Carolina boasts a fascinating legacy in the world of mica mining, dating back to the late 1800s? In the late 19th century, the region's rich mica deposits sparked a mining frenzy. Mica wasn't just a mineral – …

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Valley Rewind: Mica mining

Did you know Western North Carolina boasts a fascinating legacy in the world of mica mining, dating back to the late 1800s? In the late 19th century, the region's rich mica deposits sparked a mining frenzy. Mica wasn't …

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Hidden Mica Mines Of North Carolina's Blue Ridge

Ever wondered about the hidden treasures beneath North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains? Mica mines in this region hold a rich history and offer a unique adventure for those willing to explore. These mines, once bustling with activity, now serve as intriguing spots for history buffs and nature lovers alike.

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Summer Gemboree Jun 19-20 Gastonia NC

Mineral, Mining, & Geology Symposiums; ... Mineralogical Society of America; Rocks & Minerals; Articles; Summer Gemboree Jun 19-20 Gastonia NC. Summer Gemboree. Start Date: 6/19/2021 End Date: 6/20/2021 Hours: Sat 10:00-6:00 Sun 10:00-4:00 Address: 1840 E Franklin Blvd Johan Newcombe Event Center Gastonia, NC 28054 Website: https://

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