Rockhounding in Appalachian Mountains, North Carolina, USA — Field Guide | Geo-Gem

Home to precious gemstones and diverse metamorphic minerals. Common finds: Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Garnet, Kyanite, Staurolite, Mica.

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