If you don’t already know, Quartz Crystals are a big deal in the Asheville North Carolina area

Here are some places in Asheville NC that feature Quartz Crystals. If you live in the area, or if you are visiting; plan on checking these spots out:

1. Points of Light – a Crystal & Mineral gallery located in the mountains of Western NC.
2. Enter The Earth – a Rock, Mineral, & Fossil Lover’s Dream in downtown Asheville.
3. Cornerstone Minerals – fine Minerals and Crystals, rare Fossils, high class Decor and Jewelry.
4. Instant Karma – Asheville’s one-stop hippie shop, featuring Crystals of course!

Also see some Gem & Mineral Museums in the area:

1. Asheville Museum of Science
2. Franklin Gem & Mineral Museum
3. Museum of North Carolina Minerals

And Gem Mining in the area:

1. Elijah Mountain Gem Mining – Hendersonville NC
2. Pisgah Forest Gem Mine – Hendersonville NC and Pisgah Forest NC
3. Emerald Village – Little Switzerland NC
4. Thermal City Gold Mine – Union Mills NC
5. Asheville’s Best Gem Mining – Asheville NC
6. Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine – Franklin NC
7. Asheville Outdoor Center – Asheville NC
8. Rose Creek Gem Mine – Franklin NC

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