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Gold City Gem Mine
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Franklin, NC US
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Uploaded on Wednesday, August 5, 2009 at 07:30:06 PM

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Location Type: Private Property
Details: This mine might be free. I can't tell for sure on their website. I think the main gemstone to be found is sapphire.
Directions: Their contact page doesn't exactly give a map, but they have their contact information. They say they are on highway 441. Gold City Gem Mine 9410 Sylva Road Franklin, NC 28734 Phone (800)713-7767 (828)369-3905
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MINERALS : RADIATING PYROPHYLLITE X
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Google Map: (The GPS marker is only marking the nearest city.)
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Reference Info: http://www.goldcityamusement.com/
Tags: sapphire gold city gem mine franklin north carolina

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