Where to Find Aquamarine in Connecticut
6 mapped aquamarine rockhounding spots in Connecticut, across 3 counties. Aquamarine is the blue-to-green-blue variety of beryl.
Map of 6 aquamarine rockhounding spots in Connecticut
Aquamarine by county in Connecticut
Counties ranked by number of aquamarine spots in our database.
Every aquamarine spot in Connecticut
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Simpson QuarryTryon Street | Capitol Planning Region | 41.6357, -72.6195 | Public | |
| Collins HillRose Hill Road | Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region |
| 41.5883, -72.5916 | Public |
| Gillette QuarryInjun Hollow Road | Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region | 41.4926, -72.5112 | Public | |
| Riverside QuarryRiver Road | Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region | 41.5578, -72.6033 | Public | |
| Walden Gem QuarryWest Cotton Hill Road | Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region | 41.6189, -72.5961 | Public | |
| Roebling MineMine Road | Western Connecticut Planning Region | 41.6561, -73.4349 | Public |
Aquamarine in Connecticut FAQ
Where can I find aquamarine in Connecticut?+
RockHoundR tracks 6 aquamarine spots in Connecticut, spread across 3 counties. The strongest concentration is in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region.
Is collecting aquamarine legal in Connecticut?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like aquamarine 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 aquamarine location in Connecticut?+
Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region has the most aquamarine spots in our database for Connecticut. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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