This Crystal And Gem Mine In South Carolina Is An Absolute Blast And You Keep What You Find
By Robin Jarvis|Published August 09, 2019
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Robin Jarvis
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Robin Jarvis began writing for OnlyInYourState.com in 2015 and quickly advanced to a Senior Editor role. She's currently the Brand Manager and has a Bachelor's degree from West Virginia University in Journalism with a minor in Marketing. Her career history includes long running appearances on radio and television. She also has served as publisher of Shades of Green Magazine and Design Lead on several print publications. Her love for travel has taken her to many parts of the world. She's lived in the Carolinas for more than three decades and currently resides in Charleston, SC. When she's not working, she loves playing guitar, painting, traveling, and spending time with family.
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South Carolina has a variety of unusual ways to get outside and play, but digging in the dirt all day has to be one of the most extraordinary ways to enjoy a day out of doors. And this crystal and gem in the Palmetto State is fun for the entire family! While most “touristy” gem mines in neighboring North Carolina usually involve purchasing a bucket of soil that you’ll run a little at a time through a water-filled sluice, there’s a gem mine in South Carolina that takes you to the source – where you can actually dig for your treasure.
Don't expect all of your treasure to be as huge or gorgeous as this epic amethyst found at this mine, but you can expect to keep everything you find.
In fact, at Diamond Hill Mine, located near Abbeville, you can keep up to a TRUCK LOAD of gems each time you dig. And there are acres and acres of spots to cash in!
Not all of the ground is loose dirt, per se. Some of it contains washouts that are ideal for making discoveries — as long as you know what to look for.
At this do-it-yourself mine, you'll need to bring all of the necessities for gem mining. They include: gloves (thinner is better), a screwdriver, a shovel, a pick, and a rake. Since the soil can sometimes get a little hard, a sledgehammer also comes in handy.
You’ll find answers to most all of your questions about digging at this crystal and gem mine in South Carolina at this link on the official website for Diamond Hill Mine. The cost is $20 for ages 18 and over, $10 for ages 13-17 and seniors 65+, $5 for kids 7-12. Kids 6 and under are free. You can also follow their Facebook page for the latest there, too.
