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Unnamed Quarry (Wavellite): Wavellite Rockhounding in Montgomery County, Arkansas

Updated June 2026

Mauldin Mountain wavellite is not an interchangeable green phosphate, Mindat and Arkansas Geological Survey references tie the quarries to botryoidal wavellite, variscite, planerite, and related phosphate minerals. The locality stands out because the best material shows radial, spherical aggregates that make the Montgomery County occurrence recognizable in collections. Reported finds include wavellite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

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Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Montgomery County
State: Arkansas
Coordinates: 34.59544, -93.65339

Geology at Unnamed Quarry (Wavellite)

This spot sits on Womble Shale (Middle Ordovician), mapped as black shale that formed roughly 470 to 460 million years ago. Sedimentary rock like this erodes unevenly, so the most productive collecting is typically along fresh cuts, badland slopes, and active drainages.

Mapped unit: Womble Shale (Middle Ordovician)
Age: 470–460 Ma (Middle Ordovician)
Rock types: black shale
Elevation: 890 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.

Best time to visit Unnamed Quarry (Wavellite)

Conditions here are workable year-round, with typical highs from 50°F in winter to 89°F in summer.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, MT IDA 3 SE station (5 mi away), adjusted for elevation.

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.

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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Arkansas Geological Survey
Community submissions reviewed against published agency rules

Found at Unnamed Quarry (Wavellite)

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Wavellite

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Unnamed Quarry (Wavellite) is close enough to the Arkansas border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.

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Unnamed Quarry (Wavellite) FAQ

Where is Unnamed Quarry (Wavellite)?+

Unnamed Quarry (Wavellite) is in Montgomery County, Arkansas, at 34.59544, -93.65339.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Unnamed Quarry (Wavellite)?+

Unnamed Quarry (Wavellite) is reported to produce Wavellite.

Is collecting allowed at Unnamed Quarry (Wavellite)?+

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 Quarry (Wavellite)?+

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 Quarry (Wavellite)?+

Unnamed Quarry (Wavellite) is workable year-round.

How do I get to Unnamed Quarry (Wavellite)?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 34.59544, -93.65339 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote, so check road conditions before driving out.

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