Sapphire Mines in North Carolina
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Sapphire Mining in North Carolina
North Carolina has 4 sapphire-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 | 3 |
| Haywood County | 1 |
Sapphire Mines
| Mine | County | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caler Creek Ruby Mine | Macon | Surface | Past Producer |
| Mason Mine | Macon | Surface | Past Producer |
| Mason Mine | Macon | Surface | Past Producer |
| Shovel Creek Mine | Haywood | Surface | Past Producer |
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