Show many legends concerning origin of fairy crosses according to ons nuggets of knowledge fairy crosses are crystals of a dark silicate of aluminum and iron they are found in maine new hampshire massachusetts north carolina georgia virginia and a few have been reported in minnesota and other states although the best specimens are perhaps found in patrick county virginia they are more abundant in other localities particularly ticul arly fannin county georgia 4 nearly perfect crosses have been U ais 10 found but most of them must be trimmed to some extent there are various legends among the blue ridge mountaineers concerning the origin of these crosses the legend from which they receive their name is as follows when jesus was crucified elfin messengers carried the news to all parts of the world when the tidings reached the fairies in the blue ridge mountains they began to weep and as they wept the tears tell fell upon the earth and crystallized into little pebbles on which was formed a beautiful cross |