Where to Find Aquamarine
51 mapped aquamarine spots across 18 regions in 2 countries. Pick a region for its local guide, or browse every spot by country below. Aquamarine is the blue-to-green-blue variety of beryl. The Mount Antero area in Colorado is the most famous U.S. aquamarine collecting locality, alongside several Maine and North Carolina pegmatites.
Top regions for aquamarine
United States
49 spots · 16 regionsMap showing where to find aquamarine, with 51 mapped spots
Every mapped aquamarine spot
Aquamarine rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find aquamarine?+
North Carolina, Connecticut, Georgia have the highest concentrations of aquamarine in this list. Quality and access vary by area, so open the linked region pages for a detailed view.
How many aquamarine rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
51 mapped spots across 18 regions in 2 countries. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect aquamarine on public land?+
In the U.S., casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like aquamarine 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 aquamarine in the field?+
Field identification of aquamarine 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 aquamarine on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
