Emerald Hollow Mine — Rockhounding in Alexander County, North Carolina
Emerald Hollow Mine is a mapped rockhounding spot in Alexander County, North Carolina. Reported finds include emerald, aquamarine, sapphire, garnet, smoky quartz, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.
Map showing Emerald Hollow Mine in Alexander County, North Carolina
Quick details
- Access
- Public area
- County
- Alexander County
- State
- North Carolina
- Nearest road
- Emerald Hollow Mine Drive
- Postcode
- 28636
- Coordinates
- 35.91373, -81.08290
Land & collecting status
Generally open to casual rockhounding
Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig.
Public-land rules vary by agency, season, and field office. The RockHoundR app pulls live BLM, USFS, NPS, and tribal overlays so you can see exactly which agency manages the ground at this spot.
Found at Emerald Hollow Mine
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Nearby rockhounding spots
Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Emerald Hollow Mine.
- Hiddenite (area 2)Alexander County · 0 mi awayAquamarine, Beryl, Quartz
- HiddeniteAlexander County · 1 mi awayEmerald, Quartz, Smoky Quartz
- Yadkin RiverAlexander County · 2 mi awayQuartz, Smoky Quartz
- Stony PointAlexander County · 3 mi awayChlorite, Goethite, Monazite
- Fox MountainIredell County · 7 mi awayRutile
- EllendaleAlexander County · 9 mi awayGolden Beryl, Green Beryl, Yellow Beryl
- Davis MountainAlexander County · 11 mi awayAnglesite, Chrysotile, Cerussite
- WilkesboroWilkes County · 14 mi awayGarnet, Serpentine, Talc
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