Where to Find Amethyst in South Carolina
10 mapped amethyst rockhounding spots in South Carolina, across 7 counties. Amethyst is purple quartz, prized for color saturation.
Map of 10 amethyst rockhounding spots in South Carolina
Amethyst by county in South Carolina
Counties ranked by number of amethyst spots in our database.
Every amethyst spot in South Carolina
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Hill MineDiamond Mine Road | Abbeville County | 34.2703, -82.5738 | Public | |
| Clearwater & Herse ValleyWeeping Willow Lane | Aiken County | 33.5384, -81.8239 | Public | |
| IvaWest Cruette Street | Anderson County | 34.3065, -82.6734 | Public | |
| IvaWest Front Street | Anderson County |
| 34.3074, -82.6632 | Public |
| Bowens River and tributariesShelby Highway | Cherokee County | 35.1646, -81.5789 | Public | |
| DonaldsUS 178 | Greenwood County | 34.3408, -82.2897 | Public | |
| SalucaLancaster Road | Greenwood County | 34.2283, -81.9866 | Public | |
| Shoals Junction | Greenwood County | 34.3224, -82.3149 | Public | |
| ColumbiaCollins Court | Lexington County | 34.0785, -81.2393 | Public | |
| Diamond Hill MineSouth Williamsburg County Highway | Williamsburg County | 33.6148, -79.9357 | Paid / fee |
Amethyst in South Carolina FAQ
Where can I find amethyst in South Carolina?+
RockHoundR tracks 10 amethyst spots in South Carolina, spread across 7 counties. The strongest concentration is in Greenwood County.
Is collecting amethyst legal in South Carolina?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like amethyst is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in South 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 South Carolina?+
Greenwood County has the most amethyst spots in our database for South Carolina. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
Other states for amethyst
Other minerals to find in South Carolina
- Quartz in South Carolina10
- Gold in South Carolina8
- Kyanite in South Carolina6
- Smoky Quartz in South Carolina6
- Beryl in South Carolina5
- Garnet in South Carolina5
- Petrified Wood in South Carolina5
- Pyrite in South Carolina5
- Tourmaline in South Carolina5
- Corundum in South Carolina4
- Barite in South Carolina3
- Sillimanite in South Carolina3
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