Gore Mountain Garnet Mines, North River, New York

Garnet Mine

The hardest garnet in the world is only found on Gore Mountain, making the garnet extremely rare. The Barton garnet has an unusual and beautiful ruby red color that flashes in the sun. In 1969, the Governor of New York, Nelson Rockefeller, made the Barton garnet the New York State Gem Stone.

Garnet Prices

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1. One of the World’s largest garnet deposits
2. Largest garnet crystals in the world
3. Source for the New York State Gemstone & the January birthstone… Garnet
4. Oldest family owned and operated mine in the United States
5. ANYONE can find a gem quality garnet without using tools
6. Located in the scenic Adirondack Mountains, 2400 feet above sea level
7. Fantastic panoramic views over the Adirondack Park
8. Easy access… drive right into the old mine site
9. Catering to the bus tour companies for over 30 years
10. Garnet mine tour business started in 1933
11. Gore Mountain garnet deposit is recognized as a world famous geology site
12. Mine site is flat, making it good for walking and for wheelchair accessibility

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