Where to Find Amethyst in Connecticut
4 mapped amethyst rockhounding spots in Connecticut, across 2 counties. Amethyst is purple quartz, prized for color saturation.
Map of 4 amethyst rockhounding spots in Connecticut
Amethyst by county in Connecticut
Counties ranked by number of amethyst spots in our database.
Every amethyst spot in Connecticut
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CantonEast Hill Road | Capitol Planning Region | 41.8394, -72.9053 | Public | |
| Cinque QuarryMcLay Avenue | South Central Connecticut Planning Region | 41.3011, -72.8653 | Public | |
| MeridenQuarry Lane | South Central Connecticut Planning Region | 41.5597, -72.7959 | Public | |
| New Haven Traprock QuarryForest Road | South Central Connecticut Planning Region | 41.3406, -72.7922 | Public |
Amethyst in Connecticut FAQ
Where can I find amethyst in Connecticut?+
RockHoundR tracks 4 amethyst spots in Connecticut, spread across 2 counties. The strongest concentration is in South Central Connecticut Planning Region.
Is collecting amethyst legal in Connecticut?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like amethyst is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Connecticut, with daily and annual limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Always confirm rules before a trip.
What is the best amethyst location in Connecticut?+
South Central Connecticut Planning Region has the most amethyst spots in our database for Connecticut. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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