Murfreesboro: Arkansas town in Pike County near the largest diamond bearing kimberlite pipe in the united States. The Crater of Diamonds State Park is 2 1/2 miles south of Murfreesboro where visitors (for a small fee) can search for diamonds.
In the US, the only diamond discoveries of any potential commercial significance are lamproite pipes at and near Crater of Diamonds State Park near Murfreesboro, ...
The state of Arkansas purchased the Murfreesboro property in 1972, converting it into an 888 acre state park.
Discovered in Crater of Diamonds State Park, near Murfreesboro, Arkansas in 1977, the Kahn Canary is considered to be an unofficial symbol of the state.
The gem was discovered near Murfreesboro situated in Arkansas. Found by W.O. Bassum in the year 1924, the stone was named after the nickname of the founder, "Uncle Sam". This precious stone was cut twice.
Sources -- The major sources include southern Africa, Australia, and Siberia. In North America, the best known source is at Murfreesboro, Arkansas, although it has not been commercially developed.
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