Garnet Mines in North Carolina
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Garnet Mining in North Carolina
North Carolina has 8 garnet-related mine and mineral deposit locations recorded in federal databases. None are currently listed as active, but historical records document past production and geological occurrences. Data comes from the USGS Mineral Resources Data System and MSHA Mine Safety and Health Administration records.
By County
| County | Sites |
|---|---|
| Macon County | 6 |
| Avery County | 1 |
| Mitchell County | 1 |
Garnet Mines
| Mine | County | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gem Mountain | Mitchell | Surface | Abandoned |
| K's Garnet Mine | Macon | Surface-Underground | Past Producer |
| Lyle Knob Mine | Macon | Surface | Past Producer |
| Mason Mountain Rhodolite Mine | Macon | Surface | Past Producer |
| Masons Branch | Macon | Past Producer | |
| Ned Wilson Branch | Macon | Past Producer | |
| Pat's Garnet Mine | Avery | Surface | Past Producer |
| Shamiami Mine | Macon | Surface-Underground | Past Producer |
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