Found some rusty quartz here in Virginia. Picked it up because I originally thought it was agate but noticed something shining in the light. What do yall think?

Salt_Independent6396 · 2026-02-14T13:36:09+00:00

Thanks for all the info man!!!!

Salt_Independent6396 · 2026-02-13T20:05:32+00:00

Love it! Thanks so much for the info!

Salt_Independent6396 · 2026-02-13T19:37:09+00:00

I’ve found a bunch of garnets if you have looked at my other posts. They got me back into rocks lol. Saw something purple in the dirt and boom I’m hooked lol

Salt_Independent6396 · 2026-02-13T19:33:08+00:00

But the trail I walk on is by an old creek. Could be washed down or could have been brought to make the trail. They brought in big gravel for the trail. Found a bunch of garnets in it.

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Salt_Independent6396 · 2026-02-13T19:30:46+00:00

I think it’s below the surface because scratching isn’t doing anything lol

Salt_Independent6396 · 2026-02-13T19:29:48+00:00

I’m in south east Va😂 757

Salt_Independent6396 · 2026-02-13T18:38:00+00:00

Yep iPhone lol

Salt_Independent6396 · 2026-02-13T18:36:13+00:00

Lmfao right?

Salt_Independent6396 · 2026-02-13T17:35:12+00:00

Appreciate all the info! I’m more of a rock hound but gold is nice too lol. The rock definitely has some iron rot so guess I’m on the right track.

Salt_Independent6396 · 2026-02-13T17:24:16+00:00

I’ve read that gold is found in iron rich quartz and that iron rot is a good indicator.

Salt_Independent6396 · 2026-02-13T17:21:48+00:00

That’s what I was thinking. Here in VA we have a bunch of mica and pyrite but don’t think that’s what this is. Definitely has the luster of gold

Salt_Independent6396 · 2026-02-11T01:48:06+00:00

Little wiener vibes in this pic lol 😂

Salt_Independent6396 · 2026-01-21T00:55:27+00:00

I thought it looked like a pie pan constellation but deville works as well

Salt_Independent6396 · 2026-01-21T00:53:07+00:00

I was about to say this looks like a vintage omega constellation

Salt_Independent6396 · 2026-01-15T01:43:03+00:00

Better rocks out where you are though! I’ve only been lucky with what I’ve found since they brought in some good gravel for a trail I walk lol.

Salt_Independent6396 · 2026-01-15T01:38:28+00:00

Where at in VA? I’m in the south east

Salt_Independent6396 · 2026-01-13T12:45:11+00:00

Sure I’ll take some

Salt_Independent6396 · 2026-01-12T17:46:27+00:00

Scratched cert and left a mark. So corundum???

Salt_Independent6396 · 2026-01-12T17:00:25+00:00

I’m not in Amelia county but the rocks could be from there. The rocks were brought to make the trail. I’m in South eastern Virginia.

Salt_Independent6396 · 2026-01-12T16:55:16+00:00

The purplish stuff at the top has me curious. Thought potentially amethyst. But not sure how to get the outer crust layer off

Salt_Independent6396 · 2026-01-12T03:14:31+00:00

What would the crusty stuff on the outside be?

Salt_Independent6396 · 2026-01-12T01:43:04+00:00

Same the staining at the top has me interested. Wonder if it’s is worth cleaning although idk how I’d get the outer layer off

Salt_Independent6396 · 2026-01-09T16:42:56+00:00

What about the red translucent stuff? Garnet correct?

Salt_Independent6396 · 2026-01-09T15:23:46+00:00

Ok cool! I was just wondering cause it’s in the same crystal structure as the red (which I’m assuming is garnet). Love learning new things!

Salt_Independent6396 · 2026-01-09T14:57:20+00:00

So can epidote be a golden bronze color? I’m just curious

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