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Virginia Division of Geology and Mineral Resources

Virginia Division of Geology and Mineral Resources

The Division of Geology and Mineral Resources (DGMR) serves as Virginia's geological survey.  DGMR performs investigations aimed at reducing risk from geologic hazards and encouraging sustainable development through the wise use of mineral, land, water, and energy resources.  In addition to publishing maps and reports, DGMR maintains repositories of geological and geophysical data, as well as rock, fossil and core samples.   With our staff of experienced geoscientists, we are uniquely positioned to provide expert assistance in matters pertaining to the geology and mineral resources of the Commonwealth.


https://www.dmme.virginia.gov/dgmr/divisiongeologymineralresources.shtml
DgmrInfo@dmme.virginia.gov
Location
900 Natural Resources Drive, Ste. 400
Charlottesville , VA 22903
This is a Residaul Clay sample type. This is from the Cambrian era
Categories: Physical Item; Tags: Hand samples
This Coal sample type is from the Wise quadrangle. This is from the Pennsylvanian era
Categories: Physical Item; Tags: Hand samples
This is a Phyllite sample type. This is from the era
Categories: Physical Item; Tags: Hand samples
This is a Shale sample type. This is from the Devonian era
Categories: Physical Item; Tags: Hand samples
This is a Shale sample type. This is from the Devonian era
Categories: Physical Item; Tags: Hand samples
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