Virginia rocks and minerals

Virginia Energy - Geology and Mineral Resources - Rocks of Virginia

Are you curious about rock identification? Virginia offers a wealth of rocks waiting to be identified. Learn how to distinguish between different rock types and become a rock identification pro. Let's dive into the world of Virginia's rocks! Rainbow calcite photo provided by Superb Minerals

Discover the location of fossils in Virginia and unearth real fossils in Virginia with our guide to finding fossils in northern Virginia. Fossil Shrimp photo provided by Stone and Bones

This weekend, we visited Lucky Lake Gem & Mineral Mine to celebrate my brother's birthday. Rockhounding got under our skin after our trip to Emerald Hollow Mine. We've been pining for another adventure since we returned home last month. It turns out a mine exists less than an hour from my home in Richmond in...

From andesite to quartzite and everything in between, here’s your ultimate list of the 30 coolest types of rock on Earth

Discover Georgia’s treasures with our comprehensive rockhounding guide. Explore the state’s geological treasures and find 16 magnificent gemstones.

Mr. Hawthorne pulled out all the stops for me on this trip. We're at Fairy Stone State Park and we're searching for Fairy Stones. (Remembe...

Get to know the rare and fascinating world of Fairburn agates. Learn about their unique characteristics, formation and where they can be found.

I tested out the many rock and mineral apps that are out there and have compiled a list of the best apps for rock and mineral identification.

Learn which gemstone you have with this identification guide Identifying an unpolished, rough gemstone can seem difficult, but it really isn't! You can use a streak test to determine the color of the gemstone's powder, which is more...

Discover the top mistakes made during agate hunting, including ignoring local geology, overlooking safety gear, and neglecting to clean finds properly.

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Want to get rich quickly? If you're feeling lucky, you may want to travel to far western Dinwiddie County and Lucky Lake Gem and Mineral Mine.

Make your own simple rock and mineral Identification kit with materials that you likely already have at home. Instructions for using your kit to identify rock and mineral samples.