Where to Find Blue Moonstone in the United States

1 mapped blue moonstone spots across 1 U.S. states. Blue Moonstone 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 moonstone across the United States, with 1 mapped spots

Top states for blue moonstone

States ranked by number of blue moonstone spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused blue moonstone-in-state list.

Every blue moonstone spot we track

Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.

SpotCountyMineralsCoordinatesAccess
Irish CreekIrish Creek RoadRockbridge County
  • Blue Moonstone
  • Cassiterite
37.8499, -79.1704Public

Blue Moonstone rockhounding FAQ

Where is the best place to find blue moonstone in the U.S.?+
Virginia have the highest concentrations of blue moonstone in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many blue moonstone 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 moonstone on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like blue moonstone 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 moonstone in the field?+
Field identification of blue moonstone 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 moonstone on the map

Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.

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