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Located in 25 Phillips Street 828-369-7831
Jane Carter of Noblesville , In won the 2008 Ring Raffle
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FREE OpenMay 1st through October 31st Monday
through Friday 6 pm - 9 pm OpenNovember 1st through April 30th Saturday
Individual and Tour Groups Welcome Year-round by appointment! Call 828-369-7831 or 828-342-6360 ______________________________ July Gemboree July 22th - 25th ___ October Leaflookers Gemboree October 16th - 18th ______________________________
Thousands of Gems, Minerals, Fossils, Indian Artifacts, Fluorescent Mineral Display, Sea Shells, and Much More!!!
 
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2 1/4 pound Ruby from Local Franklin Mine |
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Opalized Belemnite,
Australia |
Eudialite,
Russia |
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Ammonite, Morocco |
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Fluorescent Cabochons |
Peridot |
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Native Copper |
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A Replica of Aaron's Breast Plate using the same stones as mentioned in the Bible |
| The Franklin Gem & Mineral Museum was founded in 1974 by The Gem & Mineral Society of Franklin (a totally volunteer organization) in cooperation with Macon County Commissioners and local area businesses. It occupies the Historic Old Jail of Macon County that was built in 1850. There are 8 rooms that are dedicated to the cataloging and preservation of gem and mineral specimens from around the world as well as those found in North Carolina and of course Macon County, home to the famous Cowee Valley, where Rubies and Sapphires have been found for over 100 years! There are 4 other rooms used for meetings, workshops, library,and the office. |
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