Graves Mountain mine: Lazulite & Red Rutile Rockhounding in Lincoln County, Georgia

Updated June 2026

Graves Mountain mine is a mapped rockhounding spot in Lincoln County, Georgia. Reported finds include lazulite, red rutile, pyrophyllite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Paid / fee dig
County: Lincoln County
State: Georgia
Nearest road: Washington Highway
Postcode: 30817
Coordinates: 33.74115, -82.52747

Geology at Graves Mountain mine

This spot sits on Quartzite/ Mica Schist, mapped as quartzite and mica schist that formed roughly 4600 to 250 million years ago. Metamorphic rock like this weathers into resistant float, and minerals that survive transport typically concentrate in nearby drainages.

Mapped unit: Quartzite/ Mica Schist
Age: 4600–250 Ma (Precambrian to Paleozoic)
Rock types: quartzite and mica schist
Elevation: 720 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 Graves Mountain mine

Conditions here are workable year-round, with typical highs from 54°F in winter to 89°F in summer.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, WASHINGTON 2 ESE station (10 mi away).

Land & collecting status

Pay-to-dig site

This is a fee-dig location. Hours, prices, and what you can keep vary by operator. Call ahead before driving out.

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.

Sources: RockHoundR public spot dataset, app land overlays, and local agency review before each trip.

Found at Graves Mountain mine

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Nearby rockhounding spots

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Across the state line from Graves Mountain mine

Graves Mountain mine is close enough to the Georgia border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.

Graves Mountain mine FAQ

Where is Graves Mountain mine?+

Graves Mountain mine is in Lincoln County, Georgia, at 33.74115, -82.52747. Nearest road: Washington Highway.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Graves Mountain mine?+

Graves Mountain mine is reported to produce Lazulite, Red Rutile, Pyrophyllite.

Is collecting allowed at Graves Mountain mine?+

Pay-to-dig site. This is a fee-dig location. Hours, prices, and what you can keep vary by operator. Call ahead before driving out. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

What tools should I bring to Graves Mountain mine?+

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 Graves Mountain mine?+

Graves Mountain mine is workable year-round.

How do I get to Graves Mountain mine?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 33.74115, -82.52747 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Washington Highway.

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