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Moria: Pyrite & Limonite Cubes Rockhounding in Person County, North Carolina

Updated June 2026

Moria is a mapped rockhounding spot in Person County, North Carolina. Reported finds include pyrite, limonite cubes. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Map showing Moria in Person County, North Carolina

Quick details

Access
Public area
Nearest road
Helena-Moriah Road

Geology at Moria

This spot sits on Felsic Metavolcanic Rock, mapped as metadacite, metarhyolite, and metavolcanic that formed roughly 1000 to 485 million years ago. Volcanic ground like this weathers into rocky slopes and float, and fresh exposures in cuts and drainages are usually the most productive places to look.

Mapped unit
Felsic Metavolcanic Rock
Age
1000–485 Ma (Neoproterozoic to Cambrian)
Rock types
metadacite, metarhyolite, and metavolcanic
Elevation
460 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 Moria

Conditions here are workable year-round, with typical highs from 52°F in winter to 90°F in summer.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, ROXBORO 7 ESE 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:

Found at Moria

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Moria.

Across the state line from Moria

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

Moria FAQ

Where is Moria?+
Moria is in Person County, North Carolina, at 36.27137, -78.88248. Nearest road: Helena-Moriah Road.
What rocks and minerals can you find at Moria?+
Moria is reported to produce Pyrite, Limonite Cubes.
Is collecting allowed at Moria?+
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 Moria?+
A rock hammer, gloves, and safety glasses cover old mining-district ground. Stay out of shafts and adits; the best specimens typically come from dump piles.
When is the best time to visit Moria?+
Moria is workable year-round.
How do I get to Moria?+
Open the directions link to navigate to 36.27137, -78.88248 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Helena-Moriah Road.

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