SOUTH CAROLINA GOLD & GEM GEOLOGY: The Piedmont Region

SOUTH CAROLINA GOLD & GEM GEOLOGY: The Piedmont Region

Take a closer look at the Piedmont Region of South Carolina where you can find gold, crystals and other minerals. Learn about the history that shaped the region.

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Here is a different video that takes you into some of our research we do when going to new areas or regions to look for gold or precious minerals. This is a little different than our normal videos but provides valuable information on the Piedmont Region of South Carolina to help you in your search!!!

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Sources:
Hatcher, R D., and J R. Butler. “The Carolina slate belt and major gold mines .” Map. North Carolina Geological Survey, 1979, pp. 117+.

Foley, N.K., and Ayuso, R.A., 2012, Gold deposits of the Carolina Slate Belt, southeastern United States—Age and origin of the major gold producers: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2012–1179, 26 p.

Foster, Caroline. ” Peidmont.” South Carolina Encyclopedia, University of South Carolina, Institute for Southern Studies, 20 June 2012, www.scencyclopedia.org/sce/entries/piedmont/. Accessed 19 Nov. 2018.

Hilton Jr., B. Hidden treasures: Rocks and minerals of the South Carolina Piedmont. 42nd ed., vol. 2, South Carolina Wildlife, 1995, pp. 34-36, www.hiltonpond.org/articlemineralsscmain.html. Accessed 20 Nov. 2018.

http://ewh.ieee.org/r3/piedmont/

https://activerain.com/blogsview/2392021/table-rock-state-park-south-carolina—a-nature-lover-s-dream-

Young, Justin. “A Brief Survey of Historic Gold Mining in the Carolina Slate Belt.” Mining McKissick, McKissick Museum, 6 May 2013, miningmckissick.wordpress.com/2013/05/06/a-brief-survey-of-historic-gold-mining-in-the-carolina-slate-belt/ Accessed 25 Nov. 2018.

Foley, N.K., and Ayuso, R.A., 2012, Gold deposits of the Carolina Slate Belt, southeastern United States—Age and origin of the major gold producers: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2012–1179, 26 p.

King, Ph.D., RPG, Hobart M. “Volcanic Ash.” Geology.com , Geology.com, geology.com/articles/volcanic-ash.shtml. Accessed 26 Nov. 2018.

Frontispiece portrait from A History of The McCormick Theological Seminary of the Presbyterian Church, by Le Roy J. Halsey. Chicago: Published by the Seminary, 1893. Digital scan from a copy preserved at the PCA Historical Center

Jarvis, Robin. Only In Your State, Only In Your State, 27 Aug. 2017, www.onlyinyourstate.com/south-carolina/dorn-gold-mine-south-carolina/. Accessed 26 Nov. 2018.

Aldrich, Kate. “How Are Amethyst Geodes Formed?” Sciencing, https://sciencing.com/how-amethyst-geodes-formed-4913351.html. 13 March 2018.

Infographics.” Arid McKinstrie, Arid, 4 Oct. 2013, mckinstrie.co.uk/2013/10/04/illustrations/. Accessed 27 Nov. 2018

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38 Comments

  1. juke box hero on September 27, 2022 at 7:34 am

    Is that stuff worth anything and if so how much?

  2. Doc Rose on September 27, 2022 at 7:35 am

    I think this one needs to be on your top 5 best videos. You 2 are both natural at this. Everyone enjoys it (with exception of the 3 asshats lol) and you 2 make a great team….

  3. Michael W. Henze on September 27, 2022 at 7:35 am

    Hi, I’m headed to GA, SC, NC and VA for about a month. If you are open to sharing the names of mines you feel are really good mines my email address: michaelwhenze@gmail.com

  4. prospecção verde ouro do verde on September 27, 2022 at 7:36 am

    Bom vídeo gostei ai vai meu laik valeu você merece

  5. Amy Hepker on September 27, 2022 at 7:39 am

    So, Cool! Looks like fun, You did not say what it would cost to dig Crystals there.

  6. Johnny Silverado on September 27, 2022 at 7:40 am

    It’s not just the ( Carolina slate belt) but also the kings mountain belt and other scattered spots outside of the 2 geologic belts. Hello from sc

  7. Crystal Miner Rocks on September 27, 2022 at 7:44 am

    I spent 2 days out at Diamond Hill this May and scored a bunch of nice skeletal crystals. Only 1 smoky amethyst, but it was a humdinger of a find!!!! https://youtu.be/_7qjr_PUdI0

  8. Crystal McCall on September 27, 2022 at 7:44 am

    Nice! I live in upstate SC and had no idea that you could find tourmaline in this area! Thanks for the video!

  9. Sweet Prospecting&Mining on September 27, 2022 at 7:46 am

    Back for a second helping. Love the history!

  10. Bob Dip on September 27, 2022 at 7:50 am

    Did I see a flash of AU in those rocks?

  11. Pinger Prospecting on September 27, 2022 at 7:51 am

    Hey y’all, glad you could come down south. I live about an hour east of where you were digging. Looks like y’all had a great time.

  12. robbie simmons on September 27, 2022 at 7:52 am

    Could you do a video like this for North Carolina? I live in the slate belt and I’m trying to determine if I have gold or not. I have what I think is indicators but I’m not sure and I’m having trouble finding information on NC other than Reeds gold mine. Feel free to email me if you would like, I could show you a few pics of the geology of the land for you to see. Thanks for the great video!

  13. wilson rawlin on September 27, 2022 at 7:54 am

    Would be great to find some emeralds.

  14. CR62 Silver & More on September 27, 2022 at 7:55 am

    Great video, you have a new subcriber.
    Thanks CR

  15. Sweet Prospecting&Mining on September 27, 2022 at 7:59 am

    Awesome and informative video guys! Nice mineral specimens too. Can’t wait to see what 2019 holds for u two. Keep up the great work!

  16. GlubGlubtheFish on September 27, 2022 at 8:00 am

    I’m becoming a geologist or gemologist because my mom wants jewelry but I like the history of the earth with all the minerals and because of the podcast I can now listen into facts about different places so I can always learn no matter where I am so thank you

  17. Lester Lepore Sr on September 27, 2022 at 8:03 am

    Some very noice finds!

  18. Depravity IV on September 27, 2022 at 8:04 am

    2 minutes in and already loving all the great info,well done!

  19. Matthew's golden adventures on September 27, 2022 at 8:05 am

    From south Carolina a picture of South Carolina gold ore

  20. Flash In Your Pan on September 27, 2022 at 8:08 am

    Awesome Shad & Kathleen, you have just added a new spot to my go-to list, looks like you two had a great time and found some real jewels. Thank for sharing… I am Proud to be part of the Hoard.

  21. HD shovel Ed on September 27, 2022 at 8:08 am

    l’ll have to put this on my to go to place list. Thanks

  22. Tony Hamm on September 27, 2022 at 8:08 am

    What mineral can be clear as glass and round that’s a picture of it my my profile

  23. MrLodak on September 27, 2022 at 8:13 am

    Awesome coloring on those!

  24. Golden Paydirt Reviews on September 27, 2022 at 8:14 am

    Loved it, awesome adventures can’t wait for round two! Thank you guys!

  25. David Villa on September 27, 2022 at 8:15 am

    You two do some very interesting and fun videos with pleasant content.Keepup the good work you two.

  26. John Savage on September 27, 2022 at 8:18 am

    Martin of Golden Tate dirt reviews sent me to your Channel look forward to watching more of your adventures your videos are great

  27. Apartment Prepper on September 27, 2022 at 8:19 am

    As always.. BEAUTIFUL

  28. ProspectorAl on September 27, 2022 at 8:19 am

    Very nicely done video!

  29. Ivan Roux on September 27, 2022 at 8:21 am

    Where can I sell gems in their raw form? I have some emeralds, aquamarine, and quartz.

  30. trevor else on September 27, 2022 at 8:21 am

    Brilliant video. Big thanks for putting it all together.

  31. Pirate Dredger on September 27, 2022 at 8:22 am

    Well in you crazy dredgers ☠👍👍👍⛏💙

  32. Doc Rose on September 27, 2022 at 8:25 am

    Outstanding video. Some beautiful crystals

  33. amjd najeeb on September 27, 2022 at 8:25 am

    Please I want your mobile number for the program Alots or emo I have stones or something important to you in your field

  34. Kurt Diegel on September 27, 2022 at 8:25 am

    Did you find any gold there?

  35. Matthew's golden adventures on September 27, 2022 at 8:26 am

    Can you please show me an example of gold ore please

  36. Au_ rockn on September 27, 2022 at 8:29 am

    Very cool…enjoyed 👍

  37. REBEL DAWG ADVENTURE TEAM on September 27, 2022 at 8:29 am

    Great video thanks.

  38. Wayward Geologist on September 27, 2022 at 8:30 am

    Unfortunately no beryl.

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