Fee Mining In America

by Anne Middleton, on December 1st, 2015

If you love geology and gemstones and like to get those hands dirty, have you tried fee mining?  Many states are famous for their gems and if you’re a rock hound, you can pay to try your hand at unearthing your own bijou.  Here’s a few states’ noteworthy jewels.

1.  Arizona is the arguable the nation’s pre-eminent mining state, famed for its turquoise.  The state boasts huge stores of copper and also has peridot, obsidian and chrysocolla. 

2. North Carolina is an emerald-lover’s paradise, so take a trek to Hiddenite.  There are sluiceways where you can check out findings from the mine.  You may also opt to pay to do your own prospecting, digging, and hunting for a small fee.

3. Arkansas has diamonds, so if you and your swain are thinking about nuptials, perhaps you can unearth your own jewel.  Crater of Diamonds State Park in Murfreesboro should be on your itinerary if you’re a diamond-hunter. 

4. Nevada is the sojourn for opal devotees.  Rainbow Ridge Opal Mine should be on your itinerary.  The mine has produced some valuable specimens; one being appraised upwards of $50,000. 

Both seasoned and amateur gemologists would benefit from brushing up on their stone knowledge prior to a dig.  Many stones, like sapphires and garnets, come in a rainbow of hues, besides their most notable azure and burgundy, respectively.  Neophytes will appreciate Google Play’s e-book, A Beginner’s Guide to Gemology, so put it a gem on an Android device, like the LG G Pad F from T-Mobile.  Apple users will love the Gems & Gemology app by GIA, the world’s foremost authority on precious and semiprecious stones.

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