Spruce Pine, NC
Fluorescent dig for 
hyalite opal
View of some of the Feldspar Mines at Spruce Pine, NC
Feldspar Mines in hill side.

"Chalk Mountain" quarry!

Checking-in for the 1999 florescent dig!

At the 1998 meeting place. 
Notice (yellow hard hat)Charlie Broome's SuperBright short-wave UV light.  This light can light up the entire quarry wall!

Our 1999 "Mine Tour" leader Alex Glover, Jr., C.P.G., PG is the corporate geologist at Feldspar
Corporation and President of the Mitchell County Chamber of Commerce.

Almost dark enough!
At the Chalk Mountain quarry with our UV lights!
You will need a short wave UV light 
to find the hyalite opal.
The hyalite opal fluoresces a brilliant green and
the Feldspar fluoresces a deep burgundy...

hyalite opal fluoresces a brilliant green

 
Other Collecting Trips during this weekend!
Little Pine Garnet Mine
1998 and 1999
Cranberry Iron Mine
1998

 
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