Mining for Rubies, Sapphires and Rhodolite

Demonstration of how I mine for gemstones at the Cowee Gift Shop and Mason Mountain Mine near Franklin NC. I dig in the native pile that comes straight down from the mine. Typically we find mostly rubies, sapphires and rhodolite with quartz, kyanite and other common gemstones mixed in.
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[@UpperAbbevilleGemandMineralClu]

I really want to see the sapphire cut, that’s a huge chunk

[@WavyOnMobile]

I think I was there when you found that 784 CT sapphire. I let you use my scale 😂 I had been wondering when the video would be out out.

[@OutOfBounds777]

Glad you found the video. It will probably be a couple weeks before I can cut the stone.

[@WavyOnMobile]

@@OutOfBounds777 would love to see it after it's cut.

[@rhondajones1313]

We plan on going there in a month, I hope we find some stuff. I would love to find something and have it faceted. Thanks for putting this video up.

[@OutOfBounds777]

I always find rubies and sapphires there some days are better than others. It is all about how much dirt you can process.

[@jonathandowdle369]

Your awesome! Glad your one of our customers!

[@OutOfBounds777]

Thanks