Pay-To-Dig Gem Mines in Virginia
Dig for real gems and minerals in Virginia and keep everything you find. Browse fee-mining experiences, get pricing, and plan your visit.
Morefield Gem Mine
One of the most mineral-rich pegmatite fee-dig sites on the East Coast with over 70 documented mineral species. Dig through authentic Virginia Piedmont pegmatite dump piles for amazonite, topaz, beryl, garnet, and rare tantalite. Also yields feldspar, quartz crystals, and mica sheets. Open seasonally spring through fall — one of the best collecting experiences in the Southeast.

Morefield Gem Mine
One of the premier fee-dig pegmatite sites on the East Coast with over 70 mineral species documented on site. Dig in authentic Virginia Piedmont pegmatite dump piles for amazonite, topaz, beryl, garnet, and rare tantalite. Fossil coral and quartz crystals also occur. Open seasonally April through October.
Morefield Gem Mine
Dig for amazonite, topaz, garnet, beryl, and rare tantalite in authentic Virginia pegmatite dump piles. One of the premier fee-dig pegmatite sites on the East Coast with over 70 mineral species found on site.
Morefield Gem Mine
Historic pegmatite mine with incredible mineral diversity. Collect amazonite, topaz, garnet, beryl, tantalite, and 30+ other minerals from dump piles.

Morefield Gem Mine
Collect amazonite, garnet, and other minerals from pegmatite veins in Virginia.
