Where to Find Albite in New Jersey
New Jersey has 7 mapped collecting spots that report albite, spread across 3 counties. 6 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Every albite spot we track in New Jersey
Bergen Hill by Hudson RiverHudson County, New JerseyPermission required · Banded Agate, Albite, Amethyst +11
General Area (Hudson/Passaic)Hudson County, New JerseyPublic access · Banded Agate, Albite, Amethyst +11- Snake HillHudson County, New JerseyPublic access · Banded Agate, Albite, Amethyst +11
- The PalisadesBergen County, New JerseyPublic access · Banded Agate, Albite, Amethyst +11
- Rock Hill QuarrySomerset County, New JerseyPublic access · Albite, Chalcocite, Chrysocolla +6
- Union CountySomerset County, New JerseyPublic access · Agate, Apophyllite, Albite +6
- SomervilleSomerset County, New JerseyPublic access · Agate, Albite, Datolite +4
Best counties for albite in New Jersey
Ranked by the number of mapped albite spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
- Hudson County3 spots
- Somerset County3 spots
- Bergen 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 New Jersey FAQ
Where can you find albite in New Jersey?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Hudson County, Somerset County, and Bergen 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 New Jersey?+
7 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 New Jersey?+
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 7 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 New Jersey 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.
