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US spots where you can mine for diamonds and gemstones [Video]

Travelers have the opportunity to search for their own diamonds in the rough in some U.S. states.

In July, Will and Marshall Barnet stopped at Arkansas’ Crater of Diamonds State Park during a road trip to try their hand at mining. 

During their sift, the father-son duo saw something glittering and pulled out a 2-carat diamond, FOX 10 reported.

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“Wet sifting is one of the most effective methods to search for diamonds,” said Park Interpreter Ashlyn Keys in a press release.

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“The search area has two wash pavilions, with water troughs and tables, for visitors to wet sift. Using screens to separate dirt from the gravel allows you to go through more material in less time, giving a better chance of finding a diamond,” Keys said, 

It is estimated that the mining industry in the U.S. is worth an estimated $83.2 …

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