Where to Find Amethyst
146 mapped amethyst spots across 32 regions in 2 countries. Pick a region for its local guide, or browse every spot by country below. Amethyst is purple quartz, prized for color saturation. North American producers include Maine, Georgia, North Carolina, and several Western pegmatite districts.
Top regions for amethyst
United States
135 spots · 28 regionsCanada
11 spots · 4 regionsMap showing where to find amethyst, with 146 mapped spots
Every mapped amethyst spot
Amethyst rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find amethyst?+
North Carolina, Virginia, New Jersey have the highest concentrations of amethyst in this list. Quality and access vary by area, so open the linked region pages for a detailed view.
How many amethyst rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
146 mapped spots across 32 regions in 2 countries. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect amethyst on public land?+
In the U.S., casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like amethyst 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 amethyst in the field?+
Field identification of amethyst 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 amethyst on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
