Where to Find Amethyst in Virginia
16 mapped amethyst rockhounding spots in Virginia, across 10 counties. Amethyst is purple quartz, prized for color saturation.
Map of 16 amethyst rockhounding spots in Virginia
Amethyst by county in Virginia
Counties ranked by number of amethyst spots in our database.
Every amethyst spot in Virginia
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
Amethyst in Virginia FAQ
Where can I find amethyst in Virginia?+
RockHoundR tracks 16 amethyst spots in Virginia, spread across 10 counties. The strongest concentration is in Albemarle County.
Is collecting amethyst legal in Virginia?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like amethyst is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Virginia, 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 Virginia?+
Albemarle County has the most amethyst spots in our database for Virginia. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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