Where to Find Amethyst in North Carolina
20 mapped amethyst rockhounding spots in North Carolina, across 14 counties. Amethyst is purple quartz, prized for color saturation. North Carolina has the deepest gem-mining tradition on the East Coast.
Map of 20 amethyst rockhounding spots in North Carolina
Amethyst by county in North Carolina
Counties ranked by number of amethyst spots in our database.
Every amethyst spot in North Carolina
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
Amethyst in North Carolina FAQ
Where can I find amethyst in North Carolina?+
RockHoundR tracks 20 amethyst spots in North Carolina, spread across 14 counties. The strongest concentration is in Catawba County.
Is collecting amethyst legal in North Carolina?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like amethyst is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in North Carolina, 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 North Carolina?+
Catawba County has the most amethyst spots in our database for North Carolina. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
Other states for amethyst
Other minerals to find in North Carolina
- Quartz in North Carolina54
- Garnet in North Carolina43
- Gold in North Carolina20
- Corundum in North Carolina18
- Rutile in North Carolina17
- Beryl in North Carolina14
- Kyanite in North Carolina14
- Sapphire in North Carolina14
- Tourmaline in North Carolina14
- Agate in North Carolina13
- Aquamarine in North Carolina13
- Pyrite in North Carolina13
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