Where to Find Albite in Maine
7 mapped albite rockhounding spots in Maine, across 4 counties. Albite is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. Maine pegmatite country produces some of the best tourmaline, beryl, and aquamarine in the country.
Map of 7 albite rockhounding spots in Maine
Albite by county in Maine
Counties ranked by number of albite spots in our database.
Every albite spot in Maine
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Apatite QuarriesStevens Mill Road | Androscoggin County |
| 44.0871, -70.2904 | Public |
| Bemis Stream ProspectBemis Road | Franklin County | 44.8241, -70.7168 | Public | |
| Bumpus QuarryCrooked River Causeway | Oxford County | 44.3106, -70.7817 | Public | |
| Hedgehog Hill QuarryHammond Hill Road | Oxford County |
| 44.4688, -70.4561 | Public |
| Scribner Ledge Quarry & Crocker Hill MinesCrocker Hill Trail | Oxford County | 44.2762, -70.4673 | Public | |
| HaveyTrenton Place | Sagadahoc County | 43.9757, -69.9448 | Public | |
| Porcupine Hill QuarryTurkey Run | Sagadahoc County |
| 43.9595, -69.9838 | Public |
Albite in Maine FAQ
Where can I find albite in Maine?+
RockHoundR tracks 7 albite spots in Maine, spread across 4 counties. The strongest concentration is in Oxford County.
Is collecting albite legal in Maine?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like albite is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Maine, with daily and annual limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Always confirm rules before a trip.
What is the best albite location in Maine?+
Oxford County has the most albite spots in our database for Maine. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
