Fieldtrip Report:
Fieldtrip Report:
Crabtree
Emerald Mine
Mitchell County, N.C.
Thanksgiving Dig!
November 28th-30th, 2008
Crabtree emeralds in matrix.
Crabtree emeralds in matrix.
Gold beryl
Milton Bamfield (bammer) found what I think was the best specimen of the trip. It is not big, but it is perfect.
Closeup of Miltons piece, a nearly flawless emerald in matrix. Milton said he may facet the piece. I would have to leave it as is and sit it on my shelf.
Crabtree emeralds in matrix.
Crabtree emeralds in matrix.
Crabtree emeralds in matrix.
Toms friend Richard found this big emerald.
This trip turned out to be one of the best, even with the cold weather. I saw some of the best emeralds and beryls to come from the mine in years. We will continue to dig up new areas and hope to find even more great specimens like these!
