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FIELD TRIP FOR AUGUST 2003  |
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8:00 A.M. Eastern - Saturday, August 16, 2003 "Mason Ruby &
Sapphire mine"
The Franklin Gem & Mineral Society will be hosting the DMC field trip to the Mason Ruby & Sapphire mine in Franklin, NC on August 16th. You will find an abundance of beautiful sapphires (all colors), pink and red rubies, and fine specimens of corundum. Cost: Members will receive a one dollar discount off the regular ten dollar fee for digging all day. Tools: You should bring your favorite digging equipment even though they supply buckets, shovels, screens, and a trough to wash your finds. As it gets warm in Aug. you should bring water, sun screen, hats and a lunch. Children are welcome. Meet: We will meet at the Franklin Gem & Mineral Museum located at 25 Phillips street across from the Court house in down town Franklin, at 8 am. The Museum will be open for those who would like a tour. I will lead everyone to the mine, it is open from 9am to 5 pm. Arrangements have made with two of the many Motels in Franklin. Both are close to the Museum. The Franklin Motel, 17 W. Palmer street. 1-800-433-5507 $45.00 & up. Sapphire Inn
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