North Carolina has Emerald's their? There is also another gem found their, light green in color. What is it?

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North Carolina has Emerald's their? There is also another gem found their, light green in color. What is it?

The town is named after t his gem

2007-06-25 11:57:25 · 2 answers · asked by mdbeauf 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology

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Hiddenite?

Its a green coloured variety of spodumene

2007-06-25 12:00:01 · answer #1 · answered by Lady Geologist 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

The mineral and the town are called Hiddenite. It is named after Mr. Hidden, who found it. Strangely enough, most people associate the town of Hiddenite with the Emerald mine.

2007-06-25 12:00:45 · answer #2 · answered by Steve 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋