Where to Find Beryl in Connecticut
Connecticut has 8 mapped collecting spots that report beryl, spread across 2 counties. The largest share sits in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region County with 7 spots. 8 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Map of 8 beryl collecting spots in Connecticut
Best counties for beryl in Connecticut
Ranked by the number of mapped beryl spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
Every beryl spot we track in Connecticut
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| 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 |
Before you go
Read the beryl identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Beryl in the encyclopedia.
Beryl in Connecticut FAQ
Where can you find beryl in Connecticut?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region County and Western Connecticut Planning Region County. Every spot on this page appears on the map above with coordinates and access notes.
How many beryl spots are mapped in Connecticut?+
8 spots across 2 counties. The RockHoundR app keeps the same spots on an offline map with public land overlays, geology layers, and your saved finds.
Is it legal to collect beryl in Connecticut?+
Hand collecting of common rocks and minerals in small amounts for personal use is generally allowed on BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are closed to collecting. 8 of the 8 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
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Hunt beryl in Connecticut with the map in your pocket
RockHoundR puts these spots on an offline map with BLM and Forest Service overlays, geology layers, and a log for your finds.
