Semiprecious Gemstone Mines in Idaho
10Total Sites
3Active
Semiprecious Gemstone Mining in Idaho
Idaho has 10 semiprecious gemstone-related mine and mineral deposit locations recorded in federal databases. Of these, 3 are currently active operations. Data comes from the USGS Mineral Resources Data System and MSHA Mine Safety and Health Administration records.
By County
| County | Sites |
|---|---|
| Valley County | 4 |
| Boise County | 1 |
| Clark County | 1 |
| Fremont County | 1 |
| Idaho County | 1 |
| Latah County | 1 |
| Owyhee County | 1 |
Semiprecious Gemstone Mines
| Mine | County | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emerald Creek Garnet Area | Latah | Surface | Producer |
| Spencer Opal Mine | Clark | Surface | Producer |
| Turquoise Mountain Mine | Fremont | Surface | Producer |
| Blue Gem Claims | Boise | Surface | Prospect |
| Eagle Creek Quartz Deposit | Idaho | Surface | Prospect |
| Grays Peak Opal Group | Valley | Surface | Occurrence |
| Ketchum Claim | Valley | Underground | Prospect |
| Monument Prospect | Valley | Surface-Underground | Prospect |
| Redridge Group | Valley | Underground | Past Producer |
| Royal Purple 1-3 | Owyhee | Surface | Occurrence |
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