Digging for Emerald Creek Star Garnet

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Stock #:685348
Type: Postcard
Era: Chrome
City: Fernwood
State: Idaho (ID)
County: Benewah
Publisher: The Ross Hall Studio
Size: 3.5" x 5.5" (9 x 14 cm)

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In North Idaho at Fernwood near St. maries. Rock hounds from the entire continent visit this gem-collectors' paradise. This is the primary star garnet area of the U. S. The purplish crystal is highly regarded as a semi-precious gem stone. Garnet sand is mined here commercially for abrasive purposes. A five-year-old exhibits finished stones and a large rare garnet dug from the stream bed.

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