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	HIDDENITE a green color variety of the mineral spodumene
		Hiddenite is an attractive gem mineral, but is rare and for the most part known only to collectors.
		Hiddenite is strongly pleochroic, meaning there is a color intensity variation when a crystal of it is viewed from different directions.
		Hiddenite was exclusively (until recent finds in Madagascar and Brazil) found in Alexander Co., North Carolina and was first discovered there in the latter part of the nineteenth century.
	mineral.galleries.com /minerals/gemstone/hiddenit/hiddenit.htm (170 words)

	Fun Stuff: Nature Notebook: Geology: Hiddenite \| NC Museum of Natural Sciences (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		However, hiddenite is a form of the mineral spodumene, while emerald is a form of the mineral beryl.
		Hiddenite is extremely rare; the only verified specimens have been found in North Carolina, India and Siberia.
		Hiddenite, both the mineral and the town where it was originally found, was named for William Earl Hidden.
	www.naturalsciences.org /funstuff/notebook/geology/hiddenite.html (206 words)

	HIDDENITE - LoveToKnow Article on HIDDENITE (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Hiddenite occurs in small slender monoclinic crystals of prismatic habit, often pitted on the surface.
		The presence of lithia in this green mineral suggested the inappropriate name of lithia emerald, by which it is sometimes known.
		Hiddenite was originally found as loose crystals in the soil, but was afterwards worked in a veinstone, where it occurred in association with beryl, quartz, garnet, mica, rutile, andc.
	www.1911encyclopedia.org /H/HI/HIDDENITE.htm (644 words)

	The Power of Stones : Hiddenite (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Hiddenite, sometimes referred to as Lithia Emerald, is an emerald green gem variation of kunzite.
		Hiddenite was named in 1881 for its discoverer, William E Hidden.
		While both hiddenite and kunzite are difficult to cut and facet, of the two, hiddenite is more rare.
	www.angelfire.com /de/poetry/Gemstones/hiddenite.html (191 words)

	hiddenite North Carolina
		The first discovery of hiddenite was made in 1879 near Stony Point, Alexander County, N. Specimens of this emerald green gem mineral, peculiar to North Carolina, were sent by Mr.
		The Hiddenite mine, as mentioned previously, is situated in Alexander County in the Piedmont belt of North Carolina, about fifteen miles northwest of the town of Statesville.
		The hiddenite deposited during this period is twinned on a (100), elongated parallel to the c axis, and while somewhat tabular parallel to the front pinacoid, shows pronounced development of prismatic forms.
	www.minsocam.org /MSA/collectors_corner/arc/hiddenite.htm (908 words)

	Kunzite Colored Gemstone Information sheet ~ PGR Gems
		Hiddenite is an attractive gem mineral, but is rare and for the most part known only to collectors.
		Hiddenite was exclusively (until recent finds in Madagascar and Brazil) found in Alexander Co., North Carolina and was first discovered there in the latter part of the nineteenth century.
		Kunzite and Hiddenite are strongly pleochroic, meaning there is a color intensity variation when a crystal is viewed from the top or bottom then from other directions.
	www.pgrgem.com /color/datasheets/pgrkunz.html (327 words)

	Astrology & Gemstones, Birthstones: Hiddenite Gem for Libra - Gems shop online
		Hiddenite is named after W.E. Hidden, who discovered this new gemstone in Alexander County, North Carolina in 1879.
		Hiddenite is the green gem variety of the mineral Spodumene.Hiddenite exhibits strong pleochroism, showing lighter and more intense coloring when viewed at different angles.
		Hiddenite is strongly pleochroic, meaning there is a color intensity variation when a crystal of it is viewed from different directions.
	www.findyourfate.com /gemology/gemstones/Hiddenite.html (192 words)

	Hiddenite Center, Inc. - Hiddenite, NC - 828-632-6966
		This interesting exhibit is possible through the efforts of the Hiddenite Center's staff, under the leadership of Director of Education, Allison Houchins, and the generous searching and sharing by committed volunteers and persons throughout the community.
		She remembered fondly "Everybody's Day" which was an annual event in Hiddenite, and the Celebration was begun as a spin-off of "Everybody's Day." The goal was to have entertainment, arts and crafts, folkways, food, and activities for the entire family.
		The public is encouraged to support these vendors efforts to guarantee their return to the Hiddenite Celebration of the ARTS in the future.
	www.hiddenitecenter.com /hiddenitecelebration06.htm (871 words)

	Hiddenite Mansion History
		Within a block or so stand her two sizable contributions to the area’s cultural and folk arts, the Hiddenite Center and Lucas Mansion Museum (a restored 1920s mansion) and a large educational complex that holds classrooms for weaving, painting, sculpting and folk arts.
		The Hiddenite Center is located at 316 Church Street and has hosted a Celebration of the Arts the fourth Saturday of September for the past 22 years.
		Eileen Lackey Sharpe, matriarch of Hiddenite, by Sheridan Hill 828 669 1303.
	www.sheridanhill.com /hiddenite.html (1500 words)

	About Hiddenite and Kunzite (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Hiddenite and Kunzite both come from the mineral spodumene and posess the most value in their rare emerald-green form.
		Ordinarily spodumene is of a white or gray color, and possesses no great value as a gem, but in its rarer form as hiddenite it possesses a beautiful emerald-green color.
		The mineral is somewhat hard to polish, owing to the danger of splitting, due to its marked prismatic cleavage.
	www.jjkent.com /articles/hiddenite-kunzite-found.htm (335 words)

	Hiddenite
		In an effort to bring high performance audio to a wider audience we introduce the very affordable Hiddenite.
		Our design focus was to provide a compact speaker that could be used full-range in smaller rooms where it would typically be placed close to the rear wall or in larger rooms away from the wall and combined with a subwoofer.
		You can also utilize the Hiddenite for surround speakers or even as a center channel (if placed upright).
	www.selahaudio.com /id108.html (310 words)

	ClassicGems.net
		Hiddenite was found exclusively in Alexander County, North Carolina until recent finds in Madagascar and Brazil.
		Hiddenite is stronly pleochroic, meaning it has a color intensity difference when viewed from different directions.
		Hiddenite is named after W. Hidden, one-time superintendent of the mine in North Carolina where it was discovered.
	www.classicgems.net /gem_hiddenite.htm (161 words)

	Thaigem.com \| Info Center \| Gemstone Discovery \| Hiddenite (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Hiddenite was discovered in 1800 in Hiddenite, a city in Alexander County, North Carolina.
		Hiddenite is actaully one of two varities of Spodumene.
		For many years, occurrence of Hiddenite was limited to only North Carolina, however new desposits were recently discovered in Madagascar and Brazil.
	www.thaigem.com /dis_hiddenite.asp (267 words)

	Winston-Salem Journal \| Hidden Gem (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Hiddenite, which is a variety of the mineral spodumene, is found only in North Carolina.
		According to the book Hiddenite: Land of Discovery by Adam B. Smith, a local farmer found the first gem to be identified in Hiddenite in 1874.
		The Hiddenite mansion was a second home for Lucas, and he filled it with his collections.
	www.journalnow.com /servlet/Satellite?pagename=WSJ/MGArticle/WSJ_BasicArticle&c=MGArticle&cid=1031779357817&path=!living&s=1037645509005 (1847 words)

	Alexander County Online - Your One-Click Source for Alexander County - Hiddenite Center
		The Hiddenite Center offers a wide variety of cultural arts activities and folklife experiences for people of all ages and the Center is a true asset to Alexander County and surrounding areas.
		The staff at the Hiddenite Center is excited to include you in all the activities that can be enjoyed throughout the year.
		One of the most anticipated events for the entire community and surrounding areas is the Hiddenite Celebration of the Arts.
	www.alexandercountyonline.com /hiddenitecenter.htm (507 words)

	The gemstone hiddenite
		Green hiddenite, to date, is only found in the one locality where it was originally discovered.
		The green spodumenes from other localities are not gemologically accepted as true hiddenite, for they all lack the unique green color of true hiddenite, being only very light green or greenish-yellow.
		Hiddenite is very rare, and good gems are remarkably valuable.
	www.minerals.net /gemstone/gemstone/hiddenit/hiddenit.htm (285 words)

	Hiddenite Elementary School in Hiddenite, North Carolina/NC - School Tree
		Hiddenite Elementary School is classified as a "Primary School".
		Hiddenite Elementary School was operational at the time of the last report and is currently operational.
		Hiddenite Elementary School IS NOT a Magnet school.
	schooltree.org /370009000031.html (150 words)

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		Hiddenite is a small town in Alexander County North Carolina.
		In 1981 the Hiddenite Center for the Arts was established in the old Lucas mansion and an annual festival called The Hiddenite Celebration of the Arts has been held there ever since.
		Directions: The Hiddenite Center is located three blocks north of NC Highway 90 in Hiddenite NC on Church Street.
	www.blueridgemusic.org /SearchResultDetail.asp?EditRecord=125&Region=3 (201 words)

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	www.findlocalweather.com /7DayOutlook/nc/hiddenite.html (514 words)

	Adult Articles (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Hiddenite was not mentioned in the index of either book, and I again began to doubt the existence of the mineral.
		Hiddenite, the gem, comes from Hiddenite, a city in Alexander County, North Carolina, and both are named after William Earl Hidden, a mineralogist, contributor to scientific bulletins, mineral dealer, and mining consultant from Newark, New Jersey.
		Since hiddenite is a member of the spodumene family, it possesses its typical physical properties, such as 6.5 to 7 hardness.
	www.cfmsinc.org /Newsletter/News1999/awards99/aa.htm (20607 words)

	Chemistry - Spodumene (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Single crystals over 10 m in size are reported from the Black Hills of South Dakota.
		Transparent material has long been used as a gemstone with varieties kunzite and hiddenite noted for their strong pleochroism.
		Hiddenite is a green variety of spodumene first discovered at the Rist-Ellis mine in Hiddenite, North Carolina, USA.
	www.chemistrydaily.com /chemistry/Hiddenite (262 words)

	The Mineral Market your source for Hiddenite (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		H105 Large lot of 105 crystals of Hiddenite from a documented find in 1972!Crystals range in size from 3/8 to 1 1/2 inches long and 1/16 to 1/2 inches wide.Most are terminated and facet grade!All have exceptional clarity with almost no inclusions!From Hiddenite,Alexander County,North Carolina.
		H1 SOLD Nice crystal of Hiddenite Spodumene with good color and clarity.Measures 3/4 x 3/16 inches.
		H56 SOLD Nice crystal of Hiddenite Spodumene with good color and clarity.Measures 1 13/16 x 1/2 inches.
	www.angelfire.com /rock/geodeland/hiddenite.html (235 words)

	Hiddenite NC North Carolina Bed And Breakfast Hotel Lodging
		Named after a beautiful, green emerald-like gemstone, the town of Hiddenite in the Piedmont Region of North Carolina is a gem of a vacation spot.
		The Hiddenite Center features a variety of exhibits, educational programs and special events celebrating local culture throughout the year.
		Hiddenite, NC is the ideal vacation spot for the active traveler.
	www.ncbbi.org /display-city-82.php (298 words)

	find Hiddenite Florists in Hiddenite, North Carolina on find a florist. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Some people in Hiddenite may say that striving for perfection in a local Hiddenite Thanksgiving Florists arrangement is an unrealistic expectation for this holiday but your Hiddenite florist is always ready to deliver the perfect Florists arrangement in Hiddenite.
		Some Hiddenite florists will offer a Hiddenite wedding selection online others will have a way to contact them in Hiddenite through their floral web site on find a florist, you can also just drive to their local Hiddenite flower shop in Hiddenite, NC to see their selection in person.
		Teleflora’s local Hiddenite florists in Hiddenite, North Carolina can offer advice on the type of Hiddenite sympathy arrangements that will be both a tasteful and appropriate way to express your condolences.
	www.telaflora.net /nc-north-carolina/florists/hiddenite-florists.asp (681 words)

	Bearpaw News Page
		Hiddenite is a quaint little community with a vast history.
		Just a few blocks away from Bearpaw Trading Company is the Hiddenite Center Museum [Website], a folklife and cultural arts education and exhibition center.
		Bearpaw Trading Company is located just west of the flashing light in uptown Hiddenite (south side of Hwy 90).
	www.bearpawtrading.com /map.htm (252 words)

	Hiddenite Jewelry - Links - Autumn Gallery Handcrafted Hiddenite Gemstone Jewelry
		Serving the Internet with Hiddenite and other fine and rare colored gemstones from around the world. The town where it was discovered was later named to Hiddenite, North Carolina. ; Great online catalogue of Hiddenite gemstone jewelry.
		Hiddenite faceting rough at mineralminers.com: your on-line link direct to the mines for natural color green spodumene (hiddenite) crystal with gem-grade transparency. Hiddenite Facet Rough.
		Hiddenite crystals at mineralminers.com: your on-line link direct to the mines and lapidary shops for natural color green spodumene (hiddenite) mineral specimens and crystals. We have a good selection of Hiddenite gemstone jewelry.
	www.autumngallery.net /links_hiddenitejewelry.html (216 words)

	Hiddenite Page (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Hiddenite is a rare variety of the mineral spodumene.
		In 1880 he discovered a mine in Alexander County which produced emeralds and the new variety of spodumene which became known as hiddenite.
		He also discovered monazite in commercial quantities in N.Carolina, and this was used to provide thoria for incandescent gas lights.
	www.btinternet.com /~nick.hidden/wpite.htm (251 words)

	Hiddenite, North Carolina (Cities) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Hiddenite is located in Alexander County between Statesville and Lenoir along Highway 90 near Taylorsville, Lookout Shoals Lake, and the South Fork of the Yadkin River.
		Hiddenite is part of the Hickory-Morganton, North Carolina metro area.
		Named after a mineral found locally, the gem was named for William Earl Hidden, a mineralogist sent to North Carolina by Thomas Edison to find platinum.
	www.ohwy.com /nc/h/hiddenit.htm (105 words)

	Hiddenite Family Campground, North Carolina camping
		Hiddenite Family Campground is one of many great camp grounds in this area.
		Whether you live in North Carolina or you're just travelling through, Hiddenite Family Campground is a great place to camp, outdoors activities are abundant around Hiddenite Family Campground.
		Many people come to Hiddenite Family Campground to camp, Hiddenite Family Campground is a good campground for any type of camper.
	www.hikercentral.com /campgrounds/108690.html (476 words)

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