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Where to Find Beryl

117 mapped beryl spots across 25 regions in 2 countries. Pick a region for its local guide, or browse every spot by country below. Beryl is the family that includes emerald, aquamarine, morganite, and golden beryl. Major U.S. sources are pegmatite belts in Maine, North Carolina, New Hampshire, Connecticut, and parts of the Rocky Mountains.

Top regions for beryl

Canada

9 spots · 3 regions

Map showing where to find beryl, with 117 mapped spots

Every mapped beryl spot

Beryl rockhounding FAQ

Where is the best place to find beryl?+
North Carolina, Maine, Georgia have the highest concentrations of beryl in this list. Quality and access vary by area, so open the linked region pages for a detailed view.
How many beryl rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
117 mapped spots across 25 regions in 2 countries. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect beryl on public land?+
In the U.S., casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like beryl 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 beryl in the field?+
Field identification of beryl 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 beryl on the map

Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.

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