Where to Find Actinolite in North Carolina
5 mapped actinolite rockhounding spots in North Carolina, across 5 counties. Actinolite is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. North Carolina has the deepest gem-mining tradition on the East Coast.
Map of 5 actinolite rockhounding spots in North Carolina
Actinolite by county in North Carolina
Counties ranked by number of actinolite spots in our database.
Every actinolite spot in North Carolina
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linville MountainOld NC 105 | Burke County |
| 35.8822, -81.9067 | Public |
| GibsonvilleCone Club Road | Guilford County |
| 36.0946, -79.5660 | Public |
| Higdon MountainForest Drive | Macon County |
| 35.1484, -83.2907 | Public |
| Spruce PineBrights Trace | Mitchell County |
| 35.9193, -81.9994 | Public |
| Mt. TirzahSurl-Mount Tirzah Road | Person County | 36.2819, -78.9070 | Public |
Actinolite in North Carolina FAQ
Where can I find actinolite in North Carolina?+
RockHoundR tracks 5 actinolite spots in North Carolina, spread across 5 counties. The strongest concentration is in Burke County.
Is collecting actinolite legal in North Carolina?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like actinolite is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in North Carolina, with daily and annual limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Always confirm rules before a trip.
What is the best actinolite location in North Carolina?+
Burke County has the most actinolite spots in our database for North Carolina. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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Other minerals to find in North Carolina
- Quartz in North Carolina54
- Garnet in North Carolina43
- Amethyst in North Carolina20
- Gold in North Carolina20
- Corundum in North Carolina18
- Rutile in North Carolina17
- Beryl in North Carolina14
- Kyanite in North Carolina14
- Sapphire in North Carolina14
- Tourmaline in North Carolina14
- Agate in North Carolina13
- Aquamarine in North Carolina13
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