Jean: Hydrozincite & Antimony Rockhounding in Clark County, Nevada

Updated June 2026

Jean is a mapped rockhounding spot in Clark County, Nevada. Reported finds include hydrozincite, antimony, cobalt, copper, gold, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Clark County
State: Nevada
Nearest road: Reimann Road
Coordinates: 35.84206, -115.47607

Geology at Jean

This spot sits on Cratonal Sequence - Marine siltstone, limestone, and conglomerate, mapped as siltstone, limestone, and conglomerate that formed roughly 250 to 235 million years ago. Carbonate rock like this dissolves and weathers readily, so fresh road cuts, quarries, and creek exposures are typically the most productive ground.

Mapped unit: Cratonal Sequence - Marine siltstone, limestone, and conglomerate
Age: 250–235 Ma (Early Triassic to Middle Triassic)
Rock types: siltstone, limestone, and conglomerate
Elevation: 4,200 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 Jean

Best months: September to May. Typical highs run 100°F in midsummer and 53°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 30°F. Summer heat here is intense, so carry more water than you think you need and work the early morning.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, GOODSPRINGS station (3 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

BLM Nevada — Recreation
Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology
Royal Peacock Opal Mine (fee-dig operator)
Community submissions reviewed against published agency rules

Found at Jean

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Across the state line from Jean

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

Jean FAQ

Where is Jean?+

Jean is in Clark County, Nevada, at 35.84206, -115.47607. Nearest road: Reimann Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Jean?+

Jean is reported to produce Hydrozincite, Antimony, Cobalt, Copper, Gold, Lead, Nickel, Palladium, Platinum, Radium, Silver, Zinc.

Is collecting allowed at Jean?+

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 Jean?+

A gold pan, a classifier screen, a small shovel, and a snuffer bottle cover the basics. Motorized equipment and sluices fall under separate rules in most states, so start with hand tools.

When is the best time to visit Jean?+

The most comfortable months at Jean are September to May. Summer heat here is intense, so carry more water than you think you need and work the early morning.

How do I get to Jean?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 35.84206, -115.47607 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Reimann Road.

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