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Emerald-green hiddenite, a gem so valuable that it is said "a June
bug can carry away $1,000 worth," is only found in one area of
North America: Alexander County, North Carolina. Now known as the
village of Hiddenite, the area has continuously produced gems of
great beauty since 1875, including the largest natural emerald and
the largest faceted emerald in North America. The beauty of the
area's free-standing minerals of emerald green beryl and spodumene,
as well as amethyst, smoky quartz, calcite, and rutile have
attracted collectors, adventurers, and miners since their
discovery. The search for emeralds and other gemstones over more
than 100 years has generated true drama: controversies about
mineral names, who discovered what, tragic fatal accidents, and
physical strife between individuals. This book reveals the whole
story. Alongside the fascinating history of the area, it includes
detailed information about the geology of the region, and will be
of interest to the historian, mineral enthusiast, and the curious
reader alike.
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