Where to Find Albite in Maine
Maine has 6 mapped collecting spots that report albite, spread across 3 counties. The largest share sits in Oxford County with 3 spots. 6 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Spot list checked against source data on April 1, 2026.
Every albite spot we track in Maine
Bumpus QuarryOxford County, MainePublic access · Albite, Almandine Garnet, Autunite +11- HaveySagadahoc County, MainePublic access · Albite, Almandine Garnet, Beryl +10
- Scribner Ledge Quarry & Crocker Hill MinesOxford County, MainePublic access · Graphite, Molybdenite, Pyrite +9
- Bemis Stream ProspectFranklin County, MainePublic access · Albite, Beryl, Green Elbaite Tourmaline +8
- Hedgehog Hill QuarryOxford County, MainePublic access · Albite, Almandine Garnet, Beryl +7
- Porcupine Hill QuarrySagadahoc County, MainePublic access · Albite, Almandine Garnet, Beryl +6
Best counties for albite in Maine
Ranked by the number of mapped albite spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
- Oxford County3 spots
- Sagadahoc County2 spots
- Franklin County1 spot
Before you go
Read the albite identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Albite in the encyclopedia.
Albite in Maine FAQ
Where can you find albite in Maine?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Oxford County, Sagadahoc County, and Franklin County. Every spot on this page is on the map, and each spot's own page has its coordinates and access notes.
How many albite spots are mapped in Maine?+
6 spots across 3 counties. The RockHoundR app keeps the same spots on an offline map with public land overlays, geology layers, and your saved finds.
Is it legal to collect albite in Maine?+
Hand collecting of common rocks and minerals in small amounts for personal use is generally allowed on BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are closed to collecting. 6 of the 6 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
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Hunt albite in Maine with the map in your pocket
RockHoundR puts these spots on an offline map with BLM and Forest Service overlays, geology layers, and a log for your finds.
