Minerals Found in North Carolina

North Carolina's diverse geology yields notable minerals:

• Feldspar – Spruce Pine area; ceramics, glass.
• Mica – Spruce Pine, Shelby; electronics, construction.
• Quartz – Various forms; glass, electronics.
• Talc – Murphy, Sylva; cosmetics, pharma.
• Garnet – Franklin; abrasives, jewelry.
• Amethyst – Spruce Pine; jewelry.
• Emerald – Hiddenite area; rare gemstone.
• Gold – Charlotte region; historic mining.
• Copper – Copper Basin; limited production.
• Ruby – Cowee Valley; small amounts.

These resources shaped the state's industrial history.