| Vesuvius Unakite Quarry Vesuvius, VA US Uploaded By Scott (webmaster) Uploaded on Friday, September 4, 2009 at 01:27:53 PM Viewed 8433 times |
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| Permission needed to collect. For more details go to the Travel Channels Treasure Wiki for Virginia page. It says: "General description: Unakite is the Virginia State stone. Unakite is an altered granite composed of pink othoclase feldspar. green , and quartz.. It has various shades of green and pink and is usually mottled in appearance. It is an excellent lapidary gemstone that takes a high polish. Handy to bring along: 1. Hard Hat 2. Rock hammer 3.Safety glasses Helpful notes to newcomers: This is a quarry and permission must be obtained to collect." | For directions go to the Travel Channels Treasure Wiki for Virginia page. It says: "How to get there: On I84 take the Steeles Tavern exit; Hwy 56. Drive east to Vesuvius. The quarry is on HWY 56 just east of town. Coordinates: 37° 53' 60'' North : 79° 10' 48'' West" |