Where to Find Corundum in South Carolina
4 mapped corundum rockhounding spots in South Carolina, across 3 counties. Corundum is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States.
Map of 4 corundum rockhounding spots in South Carolina
Corundum by county in South Carolina
Counties ranked by number of corundum spots in our database.
Every corundum spot in South Carolina
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeville CountyHighway 28 | Abbeville County | 34.2079, -82.4143 | Public | |
| IvaWest Front Street | Anderson County |
| 34.3074, -82.6632 | Public |
| Bowens River and tributariesShelby Highway | Cherokee County | 35.1646, -81.5789 | Public | |
| Cherokee County | Cherokee County | 35.1025, -81.5726 | Public |
Corundum in South Carolina FAQ
Where can I find corundum in South Carolina?+
RockHoundR tracks 4 corundum spots in South Carolina, spread across 3 counties. The strongest concentration is in Cherokee County.
Is collecting corundum legal in South Carolina?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like corundum is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in South Carolina, with daily and annual limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Always confirm rules before a trip.
What is the best corundum location in South Carolina?+
Cherokee County has the most corundum spots in our database for South Carolina. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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Other minerals to find in South Carolina
- Amethyst in South Carolina10
- Quartz in South Carolina10
- Gold in South Carolina8
- Kyanite in South Carolina6
- Smoky Quartz in South Carolina6
- Beryl in South Carolina5
- Garnet in South Carolina5
- Petrified Wood in South Carolina5
- Pyrite in South Carolina5
- Tourmaline in South Carolina5
- Barite in South Carolina3
- Sillimanite in South Carolina3
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