Digging for SMOKY QUARTZ CRYSTALS & AQUAMARINE at Emerald Hollow Mine | Gem Mining North Carolina
Digging for SMOKY QUARTZ CRYSTALS & AQUAMARINE at Emerald Hollow Mine | Gem Mining North Carolina
This is episode 2 of our epic rockhounding road trip across North Carolina. In today’s video, we are heading to the small town of Hiddenite, North Carolina in the search for Emeralds, Aquamarine, Smoky Quartz, Rutile, Tourmaline, Mica and so much more. This locality is home to over 60 different minerals including the extremely rare gem Hiddenite.
We start the prospecting adventure by doing some creeking, where you can dig and sluice in the mineral-rich stream on the land. Some parts of the stream are enriched with non-native minerals to create an educational experience and a rewarding dig for smaller children. So keep in mind that not all of what you find in the creek will be from the area. The helpful staff will give you insights on which areas to explore depending on your interests and they can identify your finds.
After prospecting the creek, we go to the public digging site called East Ridge Mining Area to find a vein of mica and a pocket of crystals. We end up finding fantastic specimens of Smoky Quartz and a small Aquamarine. We also find tons of Mica at this beautiful location.
Besides offering a public digging access to the native geological features, the Emerald Hollow Mine also has enriched buckets for purchase and is a host to educational field trips etc.
A huge thank you to the owner of the mine Jason Martin, his whole family and the staff for the amazing hospitality and generous experience they provided. They are great people and I highly recommend visiting this mine any time of the year!
Check out their Website here:
https://www.emeraldhollowmine.com
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I love watching You pull out beautiful specimens! You are truly blessed to be able to do what You do. Thanks for the videos!
Smoky quartz is my all time favorite crystal. I have quite a few but I want more always. They’re so relaxing. They really help with my anxiety. I always have one on me.
Hello, friends! Happy mining!
Nothing worse than a stringy haired hippie.
Very good
Awesome stuff Dominique. Btw It sounds like you could do a good Arnold swarzenegger impression.
We were digging around that same pocket in mid October, and my son found a beautiful piece of quartz. I love that is
possible to pan and dig there. I walked away from the creek with a small piece of amythest and a small emerald. It’s an 8 hour drive, but I’m hoping to take a mining trip back there and to some of the other mines in the area next summer.
Damn u are making me jones to get digging.
Great stuff lots of memories for me in that area
Need to take a squirt bottle with you. And when you see something take your time to get it out in 1 piece. Looks like you may have been the one that fractured that crystal with the prybar from underneath
Ive been wanting to go here for awhile. Looks like you had a good time!
Ashley Gonzales sent me here! Now new subscriber because this is fascinating!
Amazing!! Love how you put your videos together, you’re so knowledgeable!!
I loved playing/ prospecting in that creek! So refreshing after pit digging all morning!
Fantastic
Love this. New subscriber here. You’ve got a great attitude.
Oh and the septor is my favorite of your finds
Hola my friend love cristal
Have a beautiful Thank giving day
Nive difrand beatyful stone
Hello! My husband and I plan on taking a trip to Emerald Hallow Mine in a few weeks! I read what tools they provide to you on their page, but I’m a little confused. Haha it says no metal tools. Is that right? What do they give you to use exactly? Just so I know what we should bring! Thank you!!
Awesome Dominik!
great vid. My dad use to dig up on the hill and found a huge pocket with Crystals. The largest was larger than basketball
Love it thanks for sharing
That scepter is beautiful
Some real nice crystals….
This video is so wholesome! π
Awesome man!
Thank you.
I just subscribed to your channel. Love your videos.
Great video and showing was can be found !!!
Woohoo!
It was great meeting you. Thank you for taking the time to stop by. Come back and see us. Video is awsome.
Too bad it’s salted around there
ho yesss! GG . Merci pour la vidΓ©o
Such a lovely video, thanks for sharing your adventures!
Thanks so much for watching! We had an amazing time, thanks to all the people at the mine. If you want more content from this mine, check out John Siefke’s channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6_yLYQBjP2vhVZ16jHVlZQ
Hope everyone has a blessed day!
Amazing video my friend, congratulations and thank you for sharing it with us!!
Fascinating finds! That scepter would make a great pendant.
So much fun!
What month was this? I’m not sure when I should visit from California
Schoener Gruss aus Texas!!! Loved the videos and look forward to visiting some of those places in the near future π
Another awesome video as always