Where to Find Beryl in Georgia
10 mapped beryl rockhounding spots in Georgia, across 9 counties. Beryl is the family that includes emerald, aquamarine, morganite, and golden beryl.
Map of 10 beryl rockhounding spots in Georgia
Beryl by county in Georgia
Counties ranked by number of beryl spots in our database.
Every beryl spot in Georgia
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banks CountyGA 59 | Banks County | 34.2948, -83.4017 | Public | |
| Middle Georgia Regional Airport AreaUS 41;GA 11;GA 49 | Bibb County | 32.7302, -83.6531 | Public | |
| ElbertonColdwater Road | Elbert County | 34.2436, -82.8632 | Public | |
| OscarvilleBrowns Bridge Road | Forsyth County | 34.2500, -83.9746 | Public | |
| Pine Mountain ValleyGA 116 | Harris County | 32.7955, -84.8092 | Public | |
| MonticelloGA 83 | Jasper County | 33.2535, -83.7197 | Public | |
| VaughWest McIntosh Road | Spalding County | 33.2809, -84.3950 | Public | |
| Hogg MineWhitesville Street | Troup County | 32.9911, -85.0298 | Public | |
| Herron MineRaglin Street | Upson County | 32.9181, -84.1400 | Public | |
| Hurricane CreekEllerbeetown Road | Upson County | 32.9264, -84.4500 | Public |
Beryl in Georgia FAQ
Where can I find beryl in Georgia?+
RockHoundR tracks 10 beryl spots in Georgia, spread across 9 counties. The strongest concentration is in Upson County.
Is collecting beryl legal in Georgia?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like beryl is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Georgia, 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 Georgia?+
Upson County has the most beryl spots in our database for Georgia. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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