because of discovery of several world-class amethysts at the Ellis-Jones Mine near Due West.
Amethyst.
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South Carolina's state rock is Blue Granite! The state gem is Amethyst!
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South Carolina
Many wonderful gems and stones can be found every where in the world. In many cases, amethyst can be found in the state of North Carolina.
South Carolina State is located in the state of South Carolina.
It was the 8th US State.
North Carolina and South Carolina were together. In 1729 they split up. On March 15, 1776 South Carolina declared independence from England. May 23 1778 South Carolina became a state.
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South Carolina's state bird is the Carolina Wren.
The capital of the state south of North Carolina is Columbia, which is the capital of South Carolina.