Where to Find Amazonite
21 mapped amazonite spots across 12 regions in 2 countries. Pick a region for its local guide, or browse every spot by country 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.
Top regions for amazonite
United States
20 spots · 11 regionsCanada
1 spots · 1 regionsMap showing where to find amazonite, with 21 mapped spots
Every mapped amazonite spot
Amazonite rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find amazonite?+
Colorado, Virginia, North Carolina 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?+
21 mapped spots across 12 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.
