Open March 1st –December 31st – Monday
thru Saturday-closed Sundays
Memorial Day Weekend thru Labor Day Weekends we are open 9-7 - and
all other days 9-5
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Tours
of the Brushy Creek Aquamarine Mine are conducted as weather
permits so please call our toll free number for more
information.
These trips are available by reservation only...and they are
popular, so PLEASE reserve as soon as possible. During peak
holiday periods you should call or email us as far in
advance as possible. The tours leave at 10 am and return
around 2 pm. Cost is $70 per adult and $35 for kids under
12. Transportation, equipment, and a guide are provided.
The Brushy Creek Mine is Gem Mountain's primary source of
aquamarine.
Operations at the mine include the use of pneumatic tools by
our staff to
break apart large pieces of rock in order to locate and mine
the aquamarine. Once the gemstone is free of the rock, it
can be collected, cleaned off, and sorted for size, shape,
and color.
Beautiful hues of green and blue make aquamarine a popular
gemstone for jewelry and other decorative uses.
Other local materials include Wiseman aquamarine,
Crabtree emerald, as well as moonstones, garnet, citrine,
ruby, amethyst, sapphire and others.
We
are located right on Hwy 226 in Spruce Pine and we invite
you to contact us for more information. We invite
individuals, families, and groups of all sizes.
We invite you to browse our entire website for all of the
fun activities that we offer...come join us in person or
even purchase buckets of rich
mine ore and more ONLINE.
We are open March
1st through December 31st, Closed Sundays. Memorial Day
through Labor day 9-7, all other days 9-5.
If you have any
questions or would like more information, please contact us at
1-888-817-5829 or use our online request form.
Other local materials include Wiseman aquamarine,
Crabtree emerald, as well as moonstones, garnet, citrine,
ruby, amethyst, sapphire and others.