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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The East Texas Gem and Mineral Show will have its last day Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Tyler Rose Garden Center, 420 Rose Park Dr. Admission is $8 for adults and $4 for children and ...

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.