Unnamed Location (Melanite): Melanite & Nepheline Rockhounding in Hot Spring County, Arkansas

Public access3 mineralsHot Spring County, ArkansasUpdated June 2026

Minerals reported: 3
Elevation: 400 ft
Best months: September to June

Unnamed Location (Melanite) is a mapped rockhounding spot in Hot Spring County, Arkansas. Reported finds include melanite, nepheline, biotite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Plan your visit

Generally open to casual rockhounding

County: Hot Spring County
State: Arkansas
Nearest road: AR 51
Postcode: 72104
Coordinates: 34.45215, -92.86497

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Coordinates are approximate. Confirm the exact ground in the RockHoundR app, where land overlays show which agency manages the area.

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.

Public-land rules vary by agency, season, and field office. The RockHoundR app pulls live BLM, USFS, NPS, and tribal overlays so you can see exactly which agency manages the ground at this spot.

Best time to visit Unnamed Location (Melanite)

51°J

56°F

65°M

73°A

80°M

88°J

92°J

91°A

85°S

74°O

62°N

53°D

Comfortable months (45 to 90°F highs)

Best months: September to June. Typical highs run 92°F in midsummer and 51°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 29°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, MALVERN station (4 mi away).

Geology at Unnamed Location (Melanite)

This spot sits on Igneous rocks, mapped as nepheline syenite, intrusive carbonatite, and alkalic volcanic that formed roughly 145 to 66 million years ago. Volcanic ground like this weathers into rocky slopes and float, and fresh exposures in cuts and drainages are usually the most productive places to look.

Mapped unit: Igneous rocks
Age: 145–66 Ma (Cretaceous)
Rock types: nepheline syenite, intrusive carbonatite, and alkalic volcanic
Elevation: 400 ft

Geologic mapping via Macrostrat and the underlying state geological survey maps (CC BY 4.0). Bedrock at the surface can vary within a mapped unit.

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Sources & verification

Spot details combine the public RockHoundR location dataset, normalized mineral labels, agency land-status checks in the app, and community submissions. Coordinates are approximate until verified in the field.

State guidance last verified: April 1, 2026

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Community submissions reviewed against published agency rules

Found at Unnamed Location (Melanite)

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Unnamed Location (Melanite).

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Unnamed Location Near CemeteryHot Spring County, Arkansas · 1 mi awaySmoky Quartz, Brookite
Cove CreekHot Spring County, Arkansas · 3 mi awayPyrite
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Unnamed Location (Melanite) FAQ

Where is Unnamed Location (Melanite)?+

Unnamed Location (Melanite) is in Hot Spring County, Arkansas, at 34.45215, -92.86497. Nearest road: AR 51.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Unnamed Location (Melanite)?+

Unnamed Location (Melanite) is reported to produce Melanite, Nepheline, Biotite.

Is collecting allowed at Unnamed Location (Melanite)?+

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.

What tools should I bring to Unnamed Location (Melanite)?+

A rock hammer, sturdy gloves, safety glasses, and a collecting bag cover the basics here. Add a spray bottle: wet rock shows color and pattern that dry rock hides.

When is the best time to visit Unnamed Location (Melanite)?+

The most comfortable months at Unnamed Location (Melanite) are September to June.

How do I get to Unnamed Location (Melanite)?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 34.45215, -92.86497 in Google Maps. The nearest road is AR 51.