Fairy Stone State Park
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member flyingmoose
N 36° 45.540 W 080° 05.520
17S E 581045 N 4068522
A neat little spot on the edge of the park where you can dig for stones without equipment.
Waymark Code: WM3FY6
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 03/31/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Neos2
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Fairy stones are brown staurolite, a combination of SILICA, IRON and ALUMINUM (and dots of real garnet). Together, these minerals crystallize in twin form, accounting for the cross-like structure. Staurolite is only found in rocks that have been subjected to intense heat.

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Gems: yes

Rock Types:
Staurolite

Admission price: 0.00 (listed in local currency)

Fossils: Not Listed

Meteorites: Not Listed

Minerals: Not Listed

Hours of Operation: Not listed
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