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North Carolina's state rock is granite, and state gemstone is emerald.
It is the Emerald.
The emerald.
Emerald and Granite
The Gold and the Native Americans are important to North Carolina.
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North Carolina is a state and there is no states with a state.
Take NC-58 to Kinston.
The Emerald Hollow Mine is the only emerald mine in the United States open to the public for prospecting. Nestled snugly in the foothills of the beautiful Brushy Mountains, this North Carolina Emerald mine is located in the small town of Hiddenite, North Carolina. This locality is recognized as one of the most unique and interesting geological locations on the North American continent. Info also available on the "Travel Channel" network website.
Feldspar, lithium minerals, scrap mica, olivine, and pyrophyllite are produced in North Carolina. The granite is North Carolina's official State rock and the emerald is it's official State precious stone.
Some of the names of North Carolina beaches include Myrtle beach, Bald head island and Emerald Isle. There are quite a few more less known beaches in North Carolina.