Where to Find Amazonite
24 mapped amazonite spots across 13 regions in 2 countries. Pick a region for its local guide, or browse every spot below. Amazonite is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. The map below shows where collectors most often find it on legal public ground.
Every mapped amazonite spot
Best spotStage Fort ParkEssex County, MassachusettsPublic access · Amazonite, Smoky Quartz, Microcline
Best spotRockportEssex County, MassachusettsPublic access · Amazonite
Best spotBurnsvilleYancey County, North CarolinaPublic access · Albite, Amazonite, Apatite +13- Best spotAmelia Court HouseAmelia County, VirginiaPublic access · Amazonite, Amethyst, Feldspar +8
- Best spotSt. Peters Dome (Gold Camp Road)El Paso County, ColoradoPublic access · Fluorite, Smoky Quartz, Amazonite +2
- Best spotDevils Head (Rampart Range)Douglas County, ColoradoPublic access · Smoky Quartz, Topaz, Amazonite +1
- Best spotTarryall Mountains (Spruce Grove)Park County, ColoradoPublic access · Smoky Quartz, Topaz, Amazonite
Elijah Mountain Gem MineHenderson County, North CarolinaPublic access · Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald +15- Cabonga ReservoirLa Vallée-de-l'Or, QuébecPublic access · Amazonite, Labradorite, Almandine +5
- Ashland MillHanover County, VirginiaPublic access · Mica, Quartz, Moonstone +4
- Fly Gap Road pegmatitesMason County, TexasPublic access · Amazonite, Feldspar, Smoky Quartz +4
- Gillette QuarryLower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, ConnecticutPublic access · Amazonite, Aquamarine, Beryl +4
Smart Mine (Miller Property)Renfrew County, OntarioPermission required · Apatite, Titanite, Zircon +4- Blue HillDelaware County, PennsylvaniaPermission required · Albite, Amazonite, Beryl +3
- Ranches W of MasonMason County, TexasPublic access · Amazonite, Feldspar, Quartz +3
- StreeterMason County, TexasPublic access · Amazonite, Feldspar, Smoky Quartz +3
- Sentinel Rock and Specimen RockEl Paso County, ColoradoPublic access · Amazonite, Fluorite, Goethite +2
- Morefield Gem MineLouisa County, VirginiaFee dig · Amazonite, Amethyst, Topaz +1
- Rouse HillRiverside County, CaliforniaPublic access · Amazonite, Idocrase, Rose Quartz +1
- Wigwam CreekJefferson County, ColoradoPublic access · Amazonite, Fluorite, Smoky Quartz +1
- CasperNatrona County, WyomingPublic access · Agate, Alabaster, Amazonite
- Cook Mountain (southern side)El Paso County, ColoradoPublic access · Amazonite, Smoky Quartz, Topaz
- Lost CreekDeer Lodge County, MontanaPermission required · Amazonite
- West GreenwichKent County, Rhode IslandPublic access · Amazonite
Top regions for amazonite
United States
22 spots · 11 regionsAmazonite rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find amazonite?+
Colorado, Texas, Virginia have the highest concentrations of amazonite in this list. Quality and access vary by area, so open the linked region pages for a detailed view.
How many amazonite rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
24 mapped spots across 13 regions in 2 countries. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect amazonite on public land?+
In the U.S., casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like amazonite is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with daily and annual limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Rules differ by country and region, so always check with the managing agency before a trip.
How do I identify amazonite in the field?+
Field identification of amazonite comes down to color, hardness, fracture, and luster. The RockHoundR app links to geology details for each spot to help narrow down what you might be picking up.
Hunt amazonite on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
