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Axton
Axton is a documented mineral occurrence near VA. Reported specimens include Garnet. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
View detailsGemstones rockhounding sites in Virginia
Facetable and collector gems — emeralds, sapphires, garnets, topaz, beryl, and tourmaline localities.
10 gemstones destinations in Virginia.
Rockhounding sites in Virginia — gemstones: 10 spots in our directory. Sort live from your phone with near me, or browse all U.S. gemstones rockhounding sites and the Virginia state page.
Gemstones collecting in Virginia
Facetable and collector gems — emeralds, sapphires, garnets, topaz, beryl, and tourmaline localities.
We currently document 10 gemstones collecting sites in Virginia. Each listing includes original descriptions, visitor notes, and last-updated dates when available.
What to know before you collect
Gemstones destinations in Virginia vary widely in access, season, and legality. Some are official recreation areas; others are informal gravel bars. Read the access and safety sections on each listing — never assume collecting is allowed without checking current signage.
For trip planning beyond this filter, browse the full Virginia state page, our guides, or use near me to sort by distance from your location.
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Big Mary's Creek
Big Mary's Creek is a documented mineral occurrence near VA. Reported specimens include Gem Unakite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Chestnut Mountain
Chestnut Mountain is a documented mineral occurrence near VA. Reported specimens include Garnet, Biotite, Quartz crystals, Tourmaline. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Galax
Galax is a documented mineral occurrence near VA. Reported specimens include Spessartine Garnet. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Hanks Knob
Hanks Knob is a documented mineral occurrence near VA. Reported specimens include Garnet, Pyrite, Pyrrhotite, Quartz crystals, Rutile. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Hurricane Knob
Hurricane Knob is a documented mineral occurrence near VA. Reported specimens include Gem Kyanite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Kidd's Store
Kidd's Store is a documented mineral occurrence near VA. Reported specimens include Gem Rhodonite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Leigh Mountain
Leigh Mountain is a documented mineral occurrence near VA. Reported specimens include Garnet, Gem Kyanite, Rutile, Staurolite, Topaz. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Moneta
Moneta is a documented mineral occurrence near VA. Reported specimens include Garnet, Pyrite, Quartz crystals, Rutile, Perthite, Tourmaline, Zoisite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Stuart
Stuart is a documented mineral occurrence near VA. Reported specimens include Almandine Garnet, Staurolite, Corundum, Kyanite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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