Where to Find Beryl in Connecticut
8 mapped beryl rockhounding spots in Connecticut, across 2 counties. Beryl is the family that includes emerald, aquamarine, morganite, and golden beryl.
Map of 8 beryl rockhounding spots in Connecticut
Beryl by county in Connecticut
Counties ranked by number of beryl spots in our database.
Every beryl spot in Connecticut
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| Hale’s Brook QuarriesIsinglass Hill Road | Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region |
| 41.6332, -72.5784 | Public |
| Riverside QuarryRiver Road | Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region | 41.5578, -72.6033 | Public | |
| Slocum ProspectStockburger Road | Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region | 41.5322, -72.4711 | Public | |
| Walden Gem QuarryWest Cotton Hill Road | Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region | 41.6189, -72.5961 | Public | |
| White Rocks QuarryBow Lane | Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region | 41.5539, -72.6003 | Public | |
| Roebling MineMine Road | Western Connecticut Planning Region | 41.6561, -73.4349 | Public |
Beryl in Connecticut FAQ
Where can I find beryl in Connecticut?+
RockHoundR tracks 8 beryl spots in Connecticut, spread across 2 counties. The strongest concentration is in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region.
Is collecting beryl legal in Connecticut?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like beryl 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 beryl location in Connecticut?+
Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region has the most beryl spots in our database for Connecticut. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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