Mine detail: Adams Hiddenite and Emerald Mine

Previously called 'Hiddenite MineAlexander ProspectAbernathy Prospect'

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Location

Lat / long: 35.90259, -81.10261

Resource(N)

Primary: Emerald
Tertiary: Semiprecious Gemstone
Other material: Cassiterite, Emerald, Hiddenite, Microcline, Monazite, Muscovite, Pyrite, Quartz, Rutile, Tourmaline, Zeolite

Production

Operation type: Surface
Development status: Past Producer

Geology

References

MAS370030001
DEP10248415
Reference{Deposit:: GRIFFITTS, W. R. & OLSON, J. C., 1953, MICA DEPOSITS OF THE}{Deposit:: SOUTHEASTERN PIEDMONT, PART 5 SHELBY-HICKORY DISTRICT NORTH}{Deposit:: CAROLINA/ U. S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY PROFESSIONAL PAPER 248-D,}{Deposit:: 221-226.}{Deposit:: HESS, F. L., 1940, THE SPODUMENE PEGMATITES OF NORTH CAROLIN}{Deposit:: ECONOMIC GEOLOGY, VOLUME 35, PP. 942-966.}{Deposit:: CONLEY, J. F., 1958, MINERAL LOCALITIES OF NORTH CAROLINA/ N}{Deposit:: CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT INFORMAT}{Deposit:: CIRCULAR 16, PP. 7 & 10.}{Deposit:: NOT ON MSHA UPDATE 11/81 OR 5/81}
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