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North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences: Underground

March 30th, 2008

Hiddenite crystal with card

Hiddenite crystal with card
Mr. William Earl Hidden, July 24, 1905

This antique was my favorite object on display in the Museum’s “Underground” exhibit. A card from William Hidden (1853-1918), a mineralogist sent to North Carolina by Thomas Edison to look for platinum, and for whom the gem is named.

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