Sept. 16 is National “Collect Rocks” Day. For geology buffs, Virginia is a great destination, as quite a few varieties of minerals have been discovered in the Commonwealth.

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In honor of National "Collect Rocks" Day, here's a look at the wide variety of minerals -- such as crystals and precious metals -- that can be found across Central Virginia.