Hiddenite Gem Mines
Currently in North Carolina there are only a few major mines that produce significant amounts of emerald stones. Three of the larger mines in Hiddenite, NC, include Adams Mine, NAEM, and the Emerald Hollow Mine. They are all collectively known as the Hiddenite Gem Mines.
The first discovery of the hiddenite stone was made in 1879. The stone was revealed to Mr. W. E. Hidden. The samples were sent to Dr. J. Lawrence Smith in Louisville, Kentucky, who determined that the stone Mr. Hidden had collected was spodumene. The variety of the stone that was found was given the name Hiddenite in honor of the finder. This was a good reason for locals and others to look for the gem themselves.
Read more about Hiddenite Gem Mines: Emerald Hollow Mine, North American Emerald Mine, Adams Mine
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