Copper-bearing geology in the Pilot Mountains produces turquoise, malachite, and azurite. Old mine dumps yield copper mineral float for patient collectors on BLM land.
Field facts
| Region | Mineral County, NV |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 38.3429, -117.9740 |
| Minerals | Turquoise, Malachite, Azurite |
| Access | Dirt roads |
| Vehicle | High clearance |
| Source | Gem Trails of Nevada |
| Land status | BLM |
| Material | Turquoise, Malachite, Azurite |
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