• fairy cross stone, Virginia - gem hunting in the US

    Staurolite

    Natural cruciform staurolite or "fairy stone," found at the Fairy Stone State Park, Virginia. Photo by Virginia State Parks. Licensed under CC By 2.0.

    Article: Top Spots for Gem Hunting in the US

    Credit: Virginia State Parks

    GemstoneStaurolite
    Natural or man madeNatural
    OriginUnited States
    Origin detailsthe Fairy Stone State Park, Virginia
    Gem StateRough
    ColorBrown
    TransparencyOpaque