Where to Find Blue Amphibole in the United States
1 mapped blue amphibole spots across 1 U.S. states. Blue Amphibole is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. The map below shows where collectors most often find it on legal public ground.
Map showing where to find blue amphibole across the United States, with 1 mapped spots
Top states for blue amphibole
States ranked by number of blue amphibole spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused blue amphibole-in-state list.
Every blue amphibole spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snickers GapMission Road | Jefferson County | 39.1589, -77.8459 | Public |
Blue Amphibole rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find blue amphibole in the U.S.?+
West Virginia have the highest concentrations of blue amphibole in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many blue amphibole rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
1 mapped spots across 1 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect blue amphibole on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like blue amphibole 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. Always check with the managing agency before a trip.
How do I identify blue amphibole in the field?+
Field identification of blue amphibole 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 blue amphibole on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
