Where to Find Unakite in Virginia
Virginia has 11 mapped collecting spots that report unakite, spread across 9 counties. 10 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Every unakite spot we track in Virginia
Best spotTroutdaleGrayson County, VirginiaPublic access · Epidote, Red Jasper, Unakite
Rose RiverMadison County, VirginiaPublic access · Unakite, Epidote, Jasper +4
Front RoyalWarren County, VirginiaPublic access · Biotite, Quartz, Unakite +1
JollettPage County, VirginiaPermission required · Unakite, Apatite, Chlorite +1
Tye River GapRockbridge County, VirginiaPublic access · Epidote, Unakite, Beryl +1
AirpointRoanoke County, VirginiaPublic access · Unakite, Apatite, Rutile
Red Hill QuarryAlbemarle County, VirginiaPublic access · Epidote, Microcline, Unakite
ShadwellAlbemarle County, VirginiaPublic access · Green Quartzite, Unakite, Epidote
Bacon HollowGreene County, VirginiaPublic access · Unakite
Big Mary's CreekRockbridge County, VirginiaPublic access · Unakite
Hanover CountyHenrico County, VirginiaPublic access · Unakite
Standout unakite spots in Virginia
Hand-picked from the full list above, with the reason each one earns a trip.
Best counties for unakite in Virginia
Ranked by the number of mapped unakite spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
- Albemarle County2 spots
- Rockbridge County2 spots
- Grayson County1 spot
- Greene County1 spot
- Henrico County1 spot
- Madison County1 spot
- Page County1 spot
- Roanoke County1 spot
- Warren County1 spot
Before you go
Read the unakite identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Unakite in the encyclopedia.
Unakite in Virginia FAQ
Where can you find unakite in Virginia?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Albemarle County, Rockbridge County, and Grayson County. Every spot on this page is on the map, and each spot's own page has its coordinates and access notes.
How many unakite spots are mapped in Virginia?+
11 spots across 9 counties. The RockHoundR app keeps the same spots on an offline map with public land overlays, geology layers, and your saved finds.
Is it legal to collect unakite in Virginia?+
Hand collecting of common rocks and minerals in small amounts for personal use is generally allowed on BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are closed to collecting. 10 of the 11 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
