Virginia greenstone

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Scope note
Basalt that has chemically changed over time to become a type of soapstone that is blackish-green when cracked open; it is found in the Blue Ridge and Piedmont regions of Virginia.
Virginia greenstone
Accepted term: 22-Apr-2024