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Spruce Pine Emerald Mine

Spruce Pine, North Carolina

💎 Emerald
💎 Aquamarine
💎 Garnet
💎 Feldspar
💰 $15-$40 4.1 / 5
Spruce Pine Emerald Mine — pay-to-dig gem mine in North Carolina

About Spruce Pine Emerald Mine

Sluice for native emeralds, aquamarine, and garnets in the heart of the North Carolina mineral belt. Enriched buckets also available.

Gems & Minerals You Can Find

💎Emerald
💎Aquamarine
💎Garnet
💎Feldspar

Visit Information

Address

Hwy 226, Spruce Pine, NC 28777

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Pricing

$15-$40

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Pay-To-Dig Gem Mining at Spruce Pine Emerald Mine

Spruce Pine Emerald Mine is a pay-to-dig gem mine located in Spruce Pine, North Carolina. Visitors can dig for Emerald, Aquamarine, Garnet, Feldspar and keep everything they find. Pay-to-dig experiences like Spruce Pine Emerald Mine are popular with rockhounds, families, and gem enthusiasts looking for a hands-on outdoor adventure.

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