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Rocks, Gems, and Mineral Collecting Sites in Western North Carolina
Rocks Gems and Mineral Collecting Sites in Western North Carolina Author:Rick, Jr. Jacquot, Ralph Roberts, Pat Roberts * 53 of the best sites in the area * Maps and GPS Coordinates * Restrictions, Owners, Fees * What you need, what you get I have listed as many sites that I know of that are open to collecting, some of these sites are active mines/quarries, some are the remains of old pegmatite/mica/feldspar/gem mines that have been closed for years, and a few ar... more »e more recent discoveries made by myself and some fellow rockhounds in the area. I have also included several close sites that are in Georgia, Tennessee, and farther east in North Carolina. I feel you should have the opportunity to collect at these sites while in the area. I have tried to make finding the sites as easy as possible with detailed directions and maps. Enjoy. -Rick« less