Morefield Gem Mine: Amazonite & Amethyst Rockhounding in Louisa County, Virginia

Updated June 2026

Morefield Gem Mine is a mapped rockhounding spot in Louisa County, Virginia. Reported finds include amazonite, amethyst, topaz, mica. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Paid / fee dig
County: Louisa County
State: Virginia
Nearest road: Glen Aire Road
Postcode: 23117
Coordinates: 37.91310, -77.87270

Geology at Morefield Gem Mine

This spot sits on Ta River Metamorphic Suite, mapped as amphibolite that formed roughly 540 to 485 million years ago. Metamorphic terrain like this typically carries quartz veins and sweats, and weathered crystals tend to end up in the soils and streams below.

Mapped unit: Ta River Metamorphic Suite
Age: 540–485 Ma (Cambrian)
Rock types: amphibolite
Elevation: 340 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 Morefield Gem Mine

Conditions here are workable year-round, with typical highs from 45°F in winter to 87°F in summer.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, LOUISA station (11 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 Morefield Gem Mine

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Nearby rockhounding spots

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Across the state line from Morefield Gem Mine

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

Morefield Gem Mine FAQ

Where is Morefield Gem Mine?+

Morefield Gem Mine is in Louisa County, Virginia, at 37.91310, -77.87270. Nearest road: Glen Aire Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Morefield Gem Mine?+

Morefield Gem Mine is reported to produce Amazonite, Amethyst, Topaz, Mica.

Is collecting allowed at Morefield Gem 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 Morefield Gem Mine?+

A rock hammer, a small pry bar, gloves, and safety glasses cover most crystal ground. A screen helps in loose pocket soil, and newspaper protects points on the way out.

When is the best time to visit Morefield Gem Mine?+

Morefield Gem Mine is workable year-round.

How do I get to Morefield Gem Mine?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 37.91310, -77.87270 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Glen Aire Road.

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