Fairy Cross - Flickr, Creative Commons
One strange and fascinating fact about mining involves the
discovery of "fairy stones" or "cross stones." These
naturally occurring mineral formations, primarily found in certain regions like
Virginia in the United States, are made of staurolite, a combination of silica,
iron, and aluminum. What makes these stones peculiar and a subject of interest
is their natural cross shape, which can be a perfect Roman cross, a St.
Andrew's cross, or a Maltese cross. According to local folklore, these stones
were formed from the tears of fairies who cried when they heard the news of
Christ's crucifixion, hence the name "fairy stones."
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