Zethus
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Post by Zethus on Mar 4, 2008 19:54:32 GMT -5
Was wondering if anyone one knows some spots to go rock hunting in Virginia. I am willing to make a good drive, just don't know were to go:( If anyone would be so kind to give this lost rock hound some direction it would be GREAT!!!!!!! ;D
Zethus
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Post by kap on Mar 4, 2008 22:41:59 GMT -5
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L.L.
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Post by L.L. on Mar 5, 2008 14:20:28 GMT -5
I wouldn't mind finding some sites myself. I'm not able to get out and collect, but I can sure put the wife to work, and even though the kids are grown now, they still like to go camping with us, so they could collect to.
Lee
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Roan
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Post by Roan on Mar 5, 2008 16:29:17 GMT -5
Me three.
Eileen
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floydrocks
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Post by floydrocks on Mar 5, 2008 19:24:07 GMT -5
We have a lot of unakite here...VA state stone. There is quartz, but most is pretty fractured. Found a beautiful blue vein of it. It might be good for tumbling. Love to find some other rock to work with that's found in VA.
Cheryl
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Roan
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Post by Roan on Mar 6, 2008 11:03:08 GMT -5
In NOVA there is apparently a lot of malachite and azurite, but houses sitting on top of each of the "prospects". Figures!
There is a mine in Manassas that does tours, but you need to be with a club for collecting.
Eileen
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Zethus
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Post by Zethus on Mar 6, 2008 12:23:53 GMT -5
Well I can't thank you all enough for your kindness and information. floydrocks, do you have any pictures of this beautiful blue vein of quarts?  and is it easy to just go out and find unakite out in that part of the state? Thanks Zethus  |
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floydrocks
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Post by floydrocks on Mar 6, 2008 18:29:03 GMT -5
Bent Mountain is full of unakite...just south of Roanoke. The blue quartz is on private property and they would charge you an arm and leg for it. We do have a chunk of it and if you want some, send me a PM with your address.
Cheryl
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Zethus
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Post by Zethus on Mar 7, 2008 8:04:15 GMT -5
Thank you Cheryl and I sent you a PM. ;D
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Roan
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Post by Roan on Mar 7, 2008 16:25:35 GMT -5
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L.L.
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Post by L.L. on Mar 18, 2008 11:47:54 GMT -5
If you don't mind paying, someone brought this mine to my attention. It's only going to be open for 8 weekends this spring though. I think they're in the process of selling the mine. www.toteshows.com/morefield.htmlLee |
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Zethus
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Post by Zethus on Mar 18, 2008 17:53:11 GMT -5
Thank you L.L. I plan on being there on 4/19/08. ;D
Wish me luck!!!!!!! Amazon stone!!!!!!!!! I also heard from another forum that the mine will be reopening to the public under the new owners!!!!!
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L.L.
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Post by L.L. on Mar 18, 2008 23:15:02 GMT -5
Great. Let me know how it goes. I'm not physically able to collect, but I can put my wife to work or see if my son wants to go.
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and is it easy to just go out and find unakite out in that part of the state?
