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North Carolina has produced the largest emeralds ever found in North America. There are a number of mines, and at least two are open to the public. These are:
Crabtree Emerald Mine, near Little Switzerland, and
Emerald Hollow Mine, near Hiddenite.
A quick internet search will reveal websites for both of the above, and info on all of the other NC emerald localities.
Happy hunting!
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How do you dig out emeralds in Minecraft?
You have to use a Iron Pickaxe to dig Emeralds ( Found in Extreme hills biome )
What element is found in emeralds?
Emeralds are green gemstones that contain the element chromium, which is responsible for their color. This element gives emeralds their characteristic rich green hue.
In what south American country have emeralds been mined for more than 400 years?
Columbia, which is in South America, is the place where most emeralds are found today. Historically, emeralds have also been found in Africa, India, and Italy.
What is the top producer of the worlds emeralds?
Emeralds are found in only a few places in the world, with Columbia and Brazil as the top producers.
What gems are found in Africa?
diamonds, rubies,emeralds,and sapphire :)
Are emeralds found in Mexico?
No. Emeralds are rare in Mexico. In Latin America, the largest miners and exporters of emeralds include Colombia (6.5% of world's total) as well as Brazil (0.9% of world's total).
Where are the best emeralds found?
you guys are peice o somthin
Where in the world are emeralds found?
A local jewelry store. I recommend jared
What gems is beryllium found in?
Aquamarine, emerald, alexandrite
What gems can you find in North Carolina?
You can find garnets, rubies and amythyst in North Carolina.
Are emeralds more common than quartz?
Quartz is more common than emeralds. Quartz is one of the most abundant minerals on Earth, found in a variety of locations across the globe. Emeralds, on the other hand, are much rarer and tend to be found in select regions with specific geological conditions conducive to their formation.
Was there a man who found emeralds in his backyard?
In 1998, In 1998 Jamie Hill, a serious collector found an 858-carat emerald in his backyard in Hiddenite. Turns out that those emeralds were some of the finest gem quality emeralds in north america. It's now known as the North American Emerald mine. Jamie was on the Oprah show. He's still at it. http://northcarolinaemeralds.info/HiddeniteDistrict/NAEMMine/NAEM.htm
