Crystals near Jonesboro, AR
11 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Jonesboro report crystal. The closest is Alice Mine near Elijah, about 95 miles out (1 hr 58 min drive).
Most collectable crystals in the field are quartz family: clear rock crystal, amethyst, smoky quartz, and rose quartz from pegmatites, veins, and vugs in host rock.
Map of 11 crystal collecting spots within 150 miles of Jonesboro, Arkansas
Closest crystals spots to Jonesboro
- Alice Mine near ElijahHowell County, Missouri95 mi · 1 hr 58 min driveDolomite, Greenockite, Pyrite
- Abandoned Mines (Yellville area)Marion County, Arkansas105 mi · 2 hr 12 min driveSmithsonite, Calcite, Quartz
- Shepherd MountainIron County, Missouri122 mi · 2 hr 32 min driveFluorite, Hematite, Magnetite
- FredericktownMadison County, Missouri125 mi · 2 hr 36 min driveAragonite, Azurite, Calcite
- GranitevilleIron County, Missouri126 mi · 2 hr 37 min driveActinolite, Apatite, Beryl
- Iron MountainSaint Francois County, Missouri129 mi · 2 hr 41 min driveYellow Garnet, Apatite, Barite
Types of crystals reported near Jonesboro
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each variety.
Every crystal spot within 150 miles of Jonesboro
Sorted by distance from Jonesboro. Tap a row for directions, access status, and nearby trips.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Mine near ElijahCounty Road 7280 | Howell County |
| 36.5932, -92.1222 | Public |
| Abandoned Mines (Yellville area)Frog Hollow Lane | Marion County |
| 36.1302, -92.5529 | Public |
| Shepherd Mountain | Iron County | 37.6065, -90.6435 | Public | |
| FredericktownCounty Road 274 | Madison County | 37.6154, -90.2847 | Public | |
| GranitevilleCounty Road 96 | Iron County | 37.6617, -90.6814 | Public | |
| Iron Mountain | Saint Francois County | 37.7092, -90.6343 | Public | |
| Simmons MineSouth Sligo Street | Dent County | 37.6341, -91.5511 | Public | |
| Graves CountyKY 121 | Graves County | 36.6705, -88.5417 | Public | |
| Unnamed Location (Smoky Quartz & Calcite)Weyenhauser Road | Saline County | 34.7665, -92.7828 | Public | |
| PalmerPalmer Road | Washington County | 37.8464, -90.9444 | Public | |
| St. Francois CountyHawthorne Street | Saint Francois County | 37.8948, -90.5261 | Public |
Crystals near Jonesboro FAQ
Where can I find crystals near Jonesboro?+
11 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Jonesboro report crystal. The closest is Alice Mine near Elijah in Howell County County, roughly 95 miles away (1 hr 58 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect crystals on public land near Jonesboro?+
11 of the 11 spots here sit on land mapped as publicly accessible. Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed on most BLM and Forest Service land with limits set by the local field office; national parks and most state parks are closed to collecting. Confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.
Where do quartz crystals actually form?+
In open pockets: vugs in limestone, gas cavities in volcanic rock, and pockets inside pegmatites. That is why digging productive crystal ground means following a vein or a pocket zone rather than sifting random soil. Loose points in creek beds are pocket material that erosion already freed.
How far from Jonesboro do I need to drive?+
The nearest crystal spot is about 95 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 142 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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