Where to Find Biotite in Maine
6 mapped biotite rockhounding spots in Maine, across 5 counties. Biotite is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. Maine pegmatite country produces some of the best tourmaline, beryl, and aquamarine in the country.
Map of 6 biotite rockhounding spots in Maine
Biotite by county in Maine
Counties ranked by number of biotite spots in our database.
Every biotite spot in Maine
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Apatite QuarriesStevens Mill Road | Androscoggin County |
| 44.0871, -70.2904 | Public |
| Catherine MountainBlackswoods Road | Hancock County | 44.6172, -68.0841 | Public | |
| Edgecomb QuarryRiver Link | Lincoln County | 43.9632, -69.6178 | Public | |
| Singepole Mountain QuarrySingepole Trail | Oxford County | 44.2267, -70.4536 | Public | |
| HaveyTrenton Place | Sagadahoc County | 43.9757, -69.9448 | Public | |
| Porcupine Hill QuarryTurkey Run | Sagadahoc County |
| 43.9595, -69.9838 | Public |
Biotite in Maine FAQ
Where can I find biotite in Maine?+
RockHoundR tracks 6 biotite spots in Maine, spread across 5 counties. The strongest concentration is in Sagadahoc County.
Is collecting biotite legal in Maine?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like biotite is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Maine, 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 biotite location in Maine?+
Sagadahoc County has the most biotite spots in our database for Maine. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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