Where to Find Blue Beryl in the United States
3 mapped blue beryl spots across 2 U.S. states. Blue Beryl 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 beryl across the United States, with 3 mapped spots
Top states for blue beryl
States ranked by number of blue beryl spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused blue beryl-in-state list.
Every blue beryl spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Province LakeRemick Road | Carroll County |
| 43.6920, -71.0153 | Public |
| Melvin HillLogging Road | Sullivan County |
| 43.5130, -71.9871 | Public |
| Sink Hole Mine and other area minesNC 80 | Mitchell County | 35.9757, -82.1766 | Public |
Blue Beryl rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find blue beryl in the U.S.?+
New Hampshire, North Carolina have the highest concentrations of blue beryl in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many blue beryl rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
3 mapped spots across 2 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect blue beryl on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like blue beryl 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 beryl in the field?+
Field identification of blue beryl 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 beryl on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
