Blue Ridge Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 Hello, I live in the Shenandoah Valley, Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, and find an amazing variety of rocks and stones on my property. I am no geologist but am deeply curious about the kinds of rocks I collect. I’m going to post photos of two here that I recently picked up, and am hoping someone can share their wisdom with me on what they might be! Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Ridge Posted April 21, 2022 Author Share Posted April 21, 2022 My apologies! The photos posted out of order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 32 minutes ago, Blue Ridge said: My apologies! The photos posted out of order. They look OK to me. First one looks like chert/flint, or agate. Second one looks like sandstone or siltstone, to me. Tim - VETERAN SHALE SPLITTER VFOTM - APRIL - 2015 __________________________________________________ "In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks." John Muir ~ ~ ~ ~ ><))))( *> About Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy's Dad Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 The second one looks metamorphic to me. Gneiss find. Life's Good! Tortoise Friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Ridge Posted April 21, 2022 Author Share Posted April 21, 2022 My first two responses! Thanks guys - Very helpful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hemipristis Posted April 22, 2022 Share Posted April 22, 2022 11 hours ago, Fossildude19 said: They look OK to me. First one looks like chert/flint, or agate. Second one looks like sandstone or siltstone, to me. 'Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.' George Santayana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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