The General Assembly of 2013 designated the fossilized teeth of the megalodon shark to be the state fossil of North Carolina. Emerald is found in North Carolina near Hiddenite in Alexander County and southwest of Spruce Pine in Mitchell County. The General Assembly of 1973 designated the emerald as the official State precious stone. One of the largest open face granite quarries in the world is located in Mount Airy, North Carolina. If granite has the right physical properties, it can be cut into blocks and used for monuments, curb stone and stone for building facings. When granite is crushed, it is used as an aggregate for road and building construction. North Carolina is blessed with an abundance of granite. The General Assembly of 1979 designated granite as the official State rock. You should provide your complete name, address, e-mail address, and telephone number to facilitate a response. The NCGS does not provide assays or chemical analyses. Samples should be securely packaged with a brief cover note, including the location from which the rock or mineral sample was collected, requesting this service. The North Carolina Geological Survey staff will provide rock and mineral identification for samples sent to its offices without charge. How do I get rocks and minerals identified by North Carolina Geological Survey? NC Department of Administration's (NC DOA) Youth Advocacy and Involvement Office Internships (YAIO).NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources's (NC DENR) REACH Program.Please refer to these sites for more information on timing, availability and more: The programs enable college students to assert initiative and creativity through hands-on involvement and problem solving. The North Carolina State Government Internship Programs provides a unique combination of learning, working, theory and practice. Where can I find out about summer intern positions? Where can I get information about earth science educational materials?.Where can I obtain county or state highway maps?.Where can I obtain 'background' geochemical information?.How do I obtain a list of active and inactive permitted mines?.Where can I find information about the geology and minerals of other states?.Where can I find information about aerial photographs?.How can I purchase topographic maps and geological publications?.Whom do I contact about getting an oil or gas drilling permit?.Whom do I contact about getting a mining permit?.Where can I find information about mineral production from North Carolina?.What minerals have been found in North Carolina?.What is the highest point (elevation) in North Carolina?.Whom do I contact to become a licensed geologist in NC?.Where can I find out about summer intern positions?.
Links to partial listing of North Carolina Gem Mines, Mineral Museums, and Mineral Clubs.Where can I find information on landslide hazards in North Carolina?.How do I get rocks and minerals identified?.Where can I find information on Gold in North Carolina?.While some of the questions are answered directly on this page, many links point to other locations on our Internet site, or elsewhere for additional information.
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It includes links to general questions from the state's rock and mineral, mineral production, permits, professional licensing and other information. This page provides answers to frequently asked questions on diverse topics.
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