Rubyvale Gem Festival Mine
Burnsville, North Carolina
About Rubyvale Gem Festival Mine
Dig for corundum, garnets, and quartz at this annual event mine in western North Carolina. Multiple mine cuts open during the gem festival season. Great opportunity to collect from authentic pegmatite ground with expert geological staff on hand.
Gems & Minerals You Can Find
Visit Information
Address
Yancey County, NC 28714
Phone
(828) 682-6100Website
https://www.yanceycounty.orgPricing
$15-$25 per person
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Rubyvale Gem Festival Mine is a pay-to-dig gem mine located in Burnsville, North Carolina. Visitors can dig for Corundum, Garnet, Quartz, Mica and keep everything they find. Pay-to-dig experiences like Rubyvale Gem Festival Mine are popular with rockhounds, families, and gem enthusiasts looking for a hands-on outdoor adventure.
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