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The Gems of Hiddenite, North Carolina
- Mining History, Geology and Mineralogy
Engelsk Paperback
The Gems of Hiddenite, North Carolina
- Mining History, Geology and Mineralogy
Engelsk Paperback

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Emerald-green hiddenite, a gem so valuable that it is said "a June bug can carry away $1,000 worth," is only found in one area of North America: Alexander County, North Carolina. Now known as the village of Hiddenite, the area has continuously produced gems of great beauty since 1875, including the largest natural emerald and the largest faceted emerald in North America. The beauty of the area''s free-standing minerals of emerald green beryl and spodumene, as well as amethyst, smoky quartz, calcite and rutile, have attracted collectors, adventurers and miners since their discovery. The search for emeralds and other gemstones over more than 100 years has generated true drama: controversies about mineral names, who discovered what, tragic fatal accidents, and physical strife between individuals. This book reveals the whole story. Alongside the fascinating history of the area, it includes detailed information about the geology of the region, and will be of interest to the historian, mineral enthusiast and the curious reader alike.

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Sprog:
Engelsk
Sider:
125
ISBN-13:
9781476684697
Indbinding:
Paperback
Udgave:
ISBN-10:
1476684693
Udg. Dato:
30 dec 2021
Længde:
0mm
Bredde:
178mm
Højde:
254mm
Forlag:
McFarland & Co Inc
Oplagsdato:
30 dec 2021
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