I'll teach you about the sapphire gravel, where it comes from and the history of sapphire mining in Montana
I'll teach you how to clean the gravel and what we are looking for. All sapphire gravel is 100% straight from the mine, and has not been pre-sifted or sorted.
Each cup of gravel benefits the GSBA scholarship foundation, and you can purchase as many cups as you like!
If you find a sapphire over 1/2 carat it can be cut into an amazing sparkly gem that you mined!
Miracle found a pink sapphire and was thrilled!
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Experience Mining For Genuine Montana Sapphires in Seattle

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I'll teach you about the sapphire gravel, where it comes from and the history of sapphire mining in Montana I'll teach you how to clean the gravel and what we are looking for. All sapphire gravel is 100% straight from the mine, and has not been pre-sifted or sorted.
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This activity is for the magpies, crows, beach combers, and those who like to do something a little different! You will be learning about sapphire mining while getting to share a unique experience with your friends! You can make this a date night, or share with friends for the most unusual night out!

About this activity

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Duration 2 hours

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Private Tour

Additional Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Our building is not wheelchair accessible as there are 3 steps to enter. Once inside, the rest of the activity can be enjoyed with a wheelchair or walker if needed. Assistance is available for the washing portion of the activity if needed.

Includes

  • washing equipment and lights, tweezers, cups for sorting etc...
  • One cup of gravel is $5/pp - not required - can be purchase on site

Itinerary

  • Estimated Time : 120 minutes

    I'll greet everyone, give a short demonstration and history of sapphire mining and explain how the process works. From there we will wash the sapphire gravel, and I'll show you how to search the cleaned gravel for sapphire crystals. Your first cup is included with the ticket, additional cups can be purchased on site and 100% of the proceeds goes to the GSBA scholarship fund.

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