Where to Find Amazonite in the United States
17 mapped amazonite spots across 11 U.S. states. 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.
Map showing where to find amazonite across the United States, with 17 mapped spots
Top states for amazonite
States ranked by number of amazonite spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused amazonite-in-state list.
Every amazonite spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
Amazonite rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find amazonite in the U.S.?+
Colorado, Virginia, North Carolina have the highest concentrations of amazonite in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many amazonite rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
17 mapped spots across 11 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect amazonite on public land?+
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. 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.
