Where to Find Columbite
19 mapped columbite spots across 8 regions in 2 countries. Pick a region for its local guide, or browse every spot below. Columbite is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. The map below shows where collectors most often find it on legal public ground.
Every mapped columbite spot
Best spotClark Hill QuarriesLower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, ConnecticutPublic access · Beryl, Aquamarine, Garnet +7
Best spotCase QuarriesLower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, ConnecticutPublic access · Beryl, Aquamarine, Columbite +5
Best spotDeer Hill Mineral Collecting AreaCarroll County, New HampshirePublic access · Amethyst, Beryl, Garnet +3
Bumpus QuarryOxford County, MainePublic access · Albite, Almandine Garnet, Autunite +11- HaveySagadahoc County, MainePublic access · Albite, Almandine Garnet, Beryl +10
- Scribner Ledge Quarry & Crocker Hill MinesOxford County, MainePublic access · Graphite, Molybdenite, Pyrite +9
- Balsam Gap MineJackson County, North CarolinaPublic access · Magnesite, Albite, Allanite +7
- Collins HillLower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, ConnecticutPublic access · Apatite, Aquamarine, Beryl +7
- Porcupine Hill QuarrySagadahoc County, MainePublic access · Albite, Almandine Garnet, Beryl +6
Beryl PitRenfrew County, OntarioFee dig · Beryl, Pyrite, Columbite +5- Deer Hill MineralOxford County, MainePublic access · Amethyst, Quartz, Feldspar +5
- Peaks of OtterBedford County, VirginiaPublic access · Beryl, Columbite, Feldspar +4
- Hill CityPennington County, South DakotaPublic access · Beryl, Red Cassiterite, Cervantite +3
- White PlainsSurry County, North CarolinaPublic access · Beryl, Columbite, Quartz +2
- CCC PegmatiteLower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, ConnecticutPermission required · Albite, Beryl, Columbite +1
- Laughing Water CreekCuster County, South DakotaPublic access · Columbite, Gold, Silver
- FarmingtonDavie County, North CarolinaPublic access · Autunite, Columbite
- GlastonburyCapitol Planning Region, ConnecticutPublic access · Columbite, Feldspar
- Bear Paw MountainsHill County, MontanaPublic access · Columbite
Top regions for columbite
United States
18 spots · 7 regionsCanada
1 spots · 1 regionsColumbite rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find columbite?+
Connecticut, Maine, North Carolina have the highest concentrations of columbite in this list. Quality and access vary by area, so open the linked region pages for a detailed view.
How many columbite rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
19 mapped spots across 8 regions in 2 countries. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect columbite on public land?+
In the U.S., casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like columbite 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. Rules differ by country and region, so always check with the managing agency before a trip.
How do I identify columbite in the field?+
Field identification of columbite 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 columbite on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
