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Gillespie Gap / North Carolina Museum of Minerals
Spruce Pine, North Carolina
💎 Feldspar
💎 Mica
💎 Quartz
💎 Garnet
💰 $5-$15 4 / 5
About Gillespie Gap / North Carolina Museum of Minerals
Located at the Blue Ridge Parkway mineral museum, collect feldspar, mica, and quartz from the famous Spruce Pine mineral district.
Gems & Minerals You Can Find
💎Feldspar
💎Mica
💎Quartz
💎Garnet
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Gillespie Gap / North Carolina Museum of Minerals is a pay-to-dig gem mine located in Spruce Pine, North Carolina. Visitors can dig for Feldspar, Mica, Quartz, Garnet and keep everything they find. Pay-to-dig experiences like Gillespie Gap / North Carolina Museum of Minerals are popular with rockhounds, families, and gem enthusiasts looking for a hands-on outdoor adventure.
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