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Crabtree Emerald Mine
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| Crabtree
Emerald Mine History aka Big Crabtree Emerald Mine |
Photos by Ed Speer, unless indicated otherwise | |||
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1890 first Emeralds found by local farmer 1894 First mining 1895-1908 Mined by Tiffany's 1896 Good Emeralds found 1905-1908 Mined by American Gem and Pearl Co; crystals up to 1" long by 1" diameter w/ excellent green color found 1908-c1939 Mined by Edward Fortner & J.P. Grindstaff 1942 Mine reopened 1957 Mined by Little Switzerland Emerald Mines Inc 1977 1,492 ct Carolina Queen Emerald found by Audrey Lineberger (also reported to be 1,676 cts) 1985 83.11 ct Emerald found; previous largest crystal was 70 cts |
 Kunz, 1907 Crabtree Emerald Mine |
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 Rick Jacquot collection |
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 Rick Jacquot collection |
 Rick Jacquot collection |
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 Rick Jacquot collection |
 North America's Largest Faceted Emerald? This 30.8 ct gem was reportedly cut from a 67 ct emerald crystal which was part of a 666 ct cluster of emerald crystals found in 1991 in Mitchell Co., NC (but not from the Crabtree Mine). It is included here because of it's Mitchell Co location and its apparent similarity to Crabtree Mine emeralds. The authenticity of this gem remains uncertain pending additional information. Owner wishes to remain anonymous. Interested buyers: carolinasgreen@gmail.com |
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 Charles Whaley photo 2010 Charles Whaley collection Collected in 1960s Largest crystal ~5 mm |
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Arrange your own mineral collecting trip! http://www.wncrocks.com/resources/Collecting%20site%20crabtreemine1.htm |
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| This web site is constantly
under construction If you have any corrections or additions, please contact Ed Speer at ed@speerhammocks.com |
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Please note that all of the emerald
mine properties in North Carolina are privately owned and potential visitors
should arrange permission before arriving on the property. The NAEM mine at Hiddenite is NOT open to the public. Only two mines
are open to the public for mineral collecting: For information on other mineral collecting sites in North Carolina, see: http://www.wncrocks.com/ and http://www.mcrocks.com |
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