Mindat Logo
Home Page Log In Message Board The Mindat Directory
Register Search Pages Chat Now! (2 online) Mindat Auctions

Gibson Mine (Gibsons Ruby Mine), Alarka, Macon Co., North Carolina, USA

StandardDetailedBy ChemistryMapsNearest LocalitiesSearch Google

Ref.: Rocks & Min.:60:55. A corundum mine located on Caler Fork near Alarka in the Cowee Valley. Started 1950 and still active.





 Map Reference: 35°16'6"N , 83°23'29"W

This locality information is for reference purposes only. You should never attempt to visit any sites listed in mindat.org without first ensuring that you have the permission of the land and/or mineral rights holders for access and that you are aware of all safety precautions necessary.



Mineral List:
  		•  Corundum
    Al
     
    2
    		O
     
    3
    Reference: [Rocks & Min.:60:55.]
  		•  Corundum
    var: Ruby
    Al
     
    2
    		O
     
    3
    Reference: [U.S Bureau of Mines,Spatial Data Extracted from the Minerals System/Mineral Industry Location System (MAS/MILS)CD-Rom,Sep,1995]
  		•  Corundum
    var: Sapphire
    Al
     
    2
    		O
     
    3
    Reference: [U.S Bureau of Mines,Spatial Data Extacted from the Minerals System/Mineral Industry Location System(MAS/MILS)CD-Rom,Sep,1995.]
  		•  Pyrope
    var: Rhodolite
    Reference: [U.S Bureau of Mines/Spatial Data fromthe Minerals System/Mineral Industry Location System(Mas/Mils)CD-Rom,Sep,1995]


    4 entries listed. 1 valid mineral.

    The above list contains all mineral locality references listed on mindat.org. This does not claim to be a complete list. If you know of more minerals from this site, please register so you can add to our database!
    This page is currently not sponsored. Click here to find out how you can sponsor this page.

    Mineral and/or Locality
    Google
     
    www.mindat.org Web
    Copyright © Jolyon Ralph and Ida Chau 1993-2009. Jobs in North Carolina, USA Site Map. Locality, mineral & photograph data are the copyright of the individuals who submitted them.Further information contact the Site hosted & developed by Jolyon Ralph. Mindat.org is an online information resource dedicated to providing free mineralogical information to all. Mindat relies on the contributions of hundreds of members and supporters. If you would like to add information to improve the quality of our database, then click here to register. Current server date and time: 18th Nov 2009 01:20:42