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The Crabtree Emerald Mine is one of the most famous emerald mines in North America, located here in the wild mountains of Western North Carolina, the Crabtree offers collecting opportunities for individual mineral collectors and rockclubs alike. Come spend the day with family, friends, and fellow rockhounds and try your luck at finding the rare gem green emeralds which the mine is famous for, along with a variety of other gems and minerals all native to this site: black tourmaline (schorl), yellow beryl, green beryl, garnet, mica, feldspar, quartz, fluorite, etc.. To obtain permission to collect and schedule a date for your fieldtrip, simply contact us at:

Rick Jacquot, 828-683-1048, rick@wncrocks.com
Steve Barr, 828-894-7066, stevebarr@windstream.net
Steve Penley, 828-681-5059, stevenpenley@bellsouth.net

Each individual entering the property will be required to sign a release form which you can print here: Release Form

Fees:
$15.00 per day for adults.
Children 12 years of age and under are free.
Children under 18 y.o.a. must have a release form signed by a parent or legal guardian.
Rates for machine digs vary.

After you have contacted one of the above listed representatives and arranged a date for your trip, send a copy of the signed release form(s) along with a check or money order for the appropriate amount to:

M.A.G.M.A. Club
P.O. Box 542
Leicester, N.C.
28748

Print a second (duplicate) copy of the release form, sign it and keep it with you while on the mine property.

Make sure to keep this form with you while on the property. No one will be allowed on the property without a release form.

More Information:

Contact Information

Directions to the Crabtree Mine

Geology of the Crabtree Mine

History of the Crabtree Mine

Mine Pictures

Release Form

Rules of Conduct and Collecting

Specimen Photos