Moses Hill (Magnet Cove)
Arkansas
Find: Brookite, smoky quartz, rutile
GPS: 34.45339,-92.84631
Nearest city: Hot Springs, AR
Recommended Vehicle: Any
Summary:
Moses Hill was being operated by Avant Mining as of early 2025 when I visited. I had heard someone else would be taking over the land shortly after.
Moses Hill is a well-regarded site in Magnet Cove, Arkansas that has apparently been prospected since the 1880s.
Known specifically for its brookite, a rare titanium ore, Moses Hill is open on occasion for public digs. I visited through one with Bryan Major, AKA The Crystal Collector, when I went in 2025. Pricing was $80/gal for material, which I felt was fair given the rarity and quality.
Digging through tailings can be quite productive here, as the site has been dug extensively. The dense orange mud conceals many of the small brookites that cling to the smoky quartz crystals.
Video Guide
Check out the video to best see what can be found when exploring this spot. (coming after upload has completed)
If I could only bring 3 tools…
D-Handle Mini Shovel
Picking a good shovel will save you countless effort throughout the day. I like the little $15 ones from Lowe’s or Harbor Freight.
Gad Bar
This is my favorite tool I own. I used this for leverage to help extract the big smoky quartz and brookite cluster I found.
Classifier
If you want to look for loose brookites, pair a classifier with a plastic bin of water. Look for flashy black surfaces.