Mine Hill (bornite): Bornite & Calcite Rockhounding in Morris County, New Jersey

Updated June 2026

Mine Hill (bornite) is a mapped rockhounding spot in Morris County, New Jersey. Reported finds include bornite, calcite, chalcopyrite, chlorite, garnet, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Morris County
State: New Jersey
Nearest road: Iron Mountain Road
Postcode: 07803
Coordinates: 40.88660, -74.60498

Geology at Mine Hill (bornite)

This spot sits on Microperthite Alaskite, mapped as granite that formed roughly 1600 to 1000 million years ago. Plutonic rock like this weathers slowly into grus and boulders, and the most productive collecting is typically in weathered zones and drainages.

Mapped unit: Microperthite Alaskite
Age: 1600–1000 Ma (Mesoproterozoic)
Rock types: granite
Elevation: 770 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.

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.

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

Found at Mine Hill (bornite)

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Across the state line from Mine Hill (bornite)

Mine Hill (bornite) is close enough to the New Jersey border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.

Mine Hill (bornite) FAQ

Where is Mine Hill (bornite)?+

Mine Hill (bornite) is in Morris County, New Jersey, at 40.88660, -74.60498. Nearest road: Iron Mountain Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Mine Hill (bornite)?+

Mine Hill (bornite) is reported to produce Bornite, Calcite, Chalcopyrite, Chlorite, Garnet, Hematite, Magnetite, Pyrite, Quartz, Spinel, Sunstone, Tremolite.

Is collecting allowed at Mine Hill (bornite)?+

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 Mine Hill (bornite)?+

A rock hammer, gloves, and safety glasses are enough for oxidized copper ground. Look for green and blue staining on weathered rock and in old dump piles.

How do I get to Mine Hill (bornite)?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 40.88660, -74.60498 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Iron Mountain Road.

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