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Perfect Aquamarine Birthstone.
The March birthstone is the aquamarine. These gemstones are found in the United States, Canada, Brazil, Russia, Africa and Sri Lanka. In the United States aquamarine can be found in California, Colorado, Missouri and North Carolina. It is the official state gemstone for Colorado and Missouri. If you live near or are vacationing near these sites, mining for gemstones is great fun for young and old! Some locations require a small fee to mine. CaliforniaAquamarie is a transparent variety of beryl and has a soft blue or turquoise color. It is related to the emerald. It is named for its common color - a shade of sea water. Did you know that it also comes in shades of rose, yellow and white? For more information on the mines in California
Click here - Ocean View Mine
North CarolinaAll ages seem to enjoy the recreation of mining and they have found rare gemstone while having fun. There are three main mines in North Carolina open to the public. The Emerald Hollow Mine in Hiddenite, NC is one of the most productive mines and is open to the public. To learn more abouit this mine and its operation Click here.
The Gem Mountain Mine is also open to the public and offers flume mining where you purchase a bucket of debris or ore and sift through it in a water flume. To learn more about the schedule and events at this mine Click here. The Emerald Village Mine in Little Switzerland, NC is actually three mines. The mines are near a river and are very photogenic. There are tours and a museum. To learn more about this mine and its activities Click here.
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