Where to Find Chrysoberyl in the United States
4 mapped chrysoberyl spots across 3 U.S. states. Chrysoberyl is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. The map below shows where collectors most often find it on legal public ground.
Learn about chrysoberyl: properties & identification →Map showing where to find chrysoberyl across the United States, with 4 mapped spots
Top states for chrysoberyl
States ranked by number of chrysoberyl spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused chrysoberyl-in-state list.
Every chrysoberyl spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisdom RanchParadise Park Road | Larimer County | 40.5978, -105.3644 | Public | |
| Gillette QuarryInjun Hollow Road | Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region | 41.4926, -72.5112 | Public | |
| Hedgehog Hill QuarryHammond Hill Road | Oxford County | 44.4688, -70.4561 | Public | |
| Ragged Jack MountainAndrews Drive | Oxford County |
| 44.4223, -70.4092 | Public |
Chrysoberyl rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find chrysoberyl in the U.S.?+
Maine, Colorado, Connecticut have the highest concentrations of chrysoberyl in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many chrysoberyl rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
4 mapped spots across 3 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect chrysoberyl on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like chrysoberyl 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 chrysoberyl in the field?+
Field identification of chrysoberyl 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 chrysoberyl on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
