Unnamed Location (Smoky Quartz & Calcite): Smoky Quartz & Calcite Rockhounding in Saline County, Arkansas

Updated June 2026

Unnamed Location (Smoky Quartz & Calcite) is a mapped rockhounding spot in Saline County, Arkansas. Reported finds include smoky quartz, calcite, chert, chlorite, feldspar. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Saline County
State: Arkansas
Nearest road: Weyenhauser Road
Postcode: 72122
Coordinates: 34.76651, -92.78284

Geology at Unnamed Location (Smoky Quartz & Calcite)

This spot sits on Pole Creek Shale (Upper Ordovician) and Bigfork Chert (Upper and Middle Ordovician), mapped as chert and shale that formed roughly 470 to 445 million years ago. Tough silica like agate, jasper, and chert typically weathers out of beds like these and collects as float in drainages and on deflation surfaces.

Mapped unit: Pole Creek Shale (Upper Ordovician) and Bigfork Chert (Upper and Middle Ordovician)
Age: 470–445 Ma (Middle Ordovician to Late Ordovician)
Rock types: chert and shale
Elevation: 800 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 Location (Smoky Quartz & Calcite)

Conditions here are workable year-round, with typical highs from 49°F in winter to 89°F in summer.

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

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

Ouachita National Forest — Mineral Collecting
Crater of Diamonds State Park — Rules and finds
Arkansas Geological Survey
Community submissions reviewed against published agency rules

Found at Unnamed Location (Smoky Quartz & Calcite)

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Unnamed Location (Smoky Quartz & Calcite) FAQ

Where is Unnamed Location (Smoky Quartz & Calcite)?+

Unnamed Location (Smoky Quartz & Calcite) is in Saline County, Arkansas, at 34.76651, -92.78284. Nearest road: Weyenhauser Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Unnamed Location (Smoky Quartz & Calcite)?+

Unnamed Location (Smoky Quartz & Calcite) is reported to produce Smoky Quartz, Calcite, Chert, Chlorite, Feldspar.

Is collecting allowed at Unnamed Location (Smoky Quartz & Calcite)?+

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 (Smoky Quartz & Calcite)?+

Most agate and jasper is surface float: bring a spray bottle, a pick or small shovel, and a sturdy bag. Wet stones show their banding and translucence.

When is the best time to visit Unnamed Location (Smoky Quartz & Calcite)?+

Unnamed Location (Smoky Quartz & Calcite) is workable year-round.

How do I get to Unnamed Location (Smoky Quartz & Calcite)?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 34.76651, -92.78284 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Weyenhauser Road.

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