Where to Find Unakite in Virginia
11 mapped unakite rockhounding spots in Virginia, across 9 counties. Unakite is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States.
Map of 11 unakite rockhounding spots in Virginia
Unakite by county in Virginia
Counties ranked by number of unakite spots in our database.
Every unakite spot in Virginia
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Hill QuarryRed Hill Road | Albemarle County | 37.9617, -78.5989 | Public | |
| ShadwellMilton Road | Albemarle County | 38.0110, -78.4079 | Public | |
| TroutdaleHazelwood Road | Grayson County | 36.6750, -81.4035 | Public | |
| Bacon HollowBrokenback Mtn Road | Greene County | 38.2723, -78.5680 | Public | |
| Hanover CountyDoran Road | Henrico County | 37.4527, -77.3289 | Public | |
| Rose RiverOld Blue Ridge Turnpike | Madison County | 38.4849, -78.3233 | Public | |
| JollettThe Point Overlook | Page County | 38.4636, -78.4635 | Public | |
| AirpointBent Mountain Road | Roanoke County | 37.1761, -80.1108 | Public | |
| Big Mary's CreekBig Mary Forest Road | Rockbridge County | 37.8758, -79.2102 | Public | |
| Tye River GapTye River Turnpike | Rockbridge County | 37.8869, -79.1565 | Public | |
| Front RoyalDeerhaven Road | Warren County | 38.9153, -78.1349 | Public |
Unakite in Virginia FAQ
Where can I find unakite in Virginia?+
RockHoundR tracks 11 unakite spots in Virginia, spread across 9 counties. The strongest concentration is in Albemarle County.
Is collecting unakite legal in Virginia?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like unakite is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Virginia, 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 unakite location in Virginia?+
Albemarle County has the most unakite spots in our database for Virginia. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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