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Neptune Mine near Grays Spring — Rockhounding in Pima County, Arizona

Neptune Mine is a focused Arizona fluorite locality, with Mindat and MRDS records describing a former fluorspar mine where fluorite occurs in lenses and stringers along a schist-granite contact zone. The site adds mineral diversity to the Arizona list because it is a documented industrial-mineral occurrence rather than another chalcedony or placer-gold wash. Reported finds include fluorite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

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Map showing Neptune Mine near Grays Spring in Pima County, Arizona

Quick details

Access
Public area
State
Arizona
Nearest road
South Sierrita Mountain Road

Land & collecting status

Generally open to casual rockhounding

Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig.

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Sources & verification

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Neptune Mine near Grays Spring FAQ

Why is Neptune Mine near Grays Spring one of the best rockhounding spots in Arizona?+
Neptune Mine is a focused Arizona fluorite locality, with Mindat and MRDS records describing a former fluorspar mine where fluorite occurs in lenses and stringers along a schist-granite contact zone. The site adds mineral diversity to the Arizona list because it is a documented industrial-mineral occurrence rather than another chalcedony or placer-gold wash.
Where is Neptune Mine near Grays Spring?+
Neptune Mine near Grays Spring is in Pima County, Arizona, at 31.90639, -111.20806. Nearest road: South Sierrita Mountain Road.
What rocks and minerals can you find at Neptune Mine near Grays Spring?+
Neptune Mine near Grays Spring is reported to produce Fluorite.
Is collecting allowed at Neptune Mine near Grays Spring?+
Generally open to casual rockhounding. Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.
How do I get to Neptune Mine near Grays Spring?+
Open the directions link to navigate to 31.90639, -111.20806 in Google Maps. The nearest road is South Sierrita Mountain Road.

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