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Where to Find Feldspar in Maine

Maine feldspar is a defining mineral of the state's pegmatite belt. Mount Apatite in Auburn (Androscoggin County) yields cleavelandite (white tabular albite) alongside green and watermelon tourmaline. Mount Mica in Paris (Oxford County) produces microcline, perthite, and amazonite (the blue-green potassium feldspar) in some of the largest pegmatite pockets in North America. The Newry pegmatites add cleavelandite blocks and amazonite, and the Bumpus quarry has produced perthite up to several meters across. Most Maine feldspar is collected from quarry dumps; specimen-grade crystals come from active pocket mining and rarely surface on the open dumps.

Spot list checked against source data on April 1, 2026.

Map of 13 feldspar collecting spots in Maine

Standout feldspar spots in Maine

Hand-picked from the full list below, with the reason each one earns a trip.

Best counties for feldspar in Maine

Ranked by the number of mapped feldspar spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.

Every feldspar spot we track in Maine

Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.

SpotCountyMineralsCoordinatesAccess
Pitts Garnet MineWoodman Hill RoadAndroscoggin County44.1056, -70.3332Public
Poland Mining CampsGroves LaneAndroscoggin County44.0732, -70.4105Paid / fee
Bemis Stream ProspectBemis RoadFranklin County44.8241, -70.7168Public
Tunk MountainHancock County44.6251, -68.0889Public
Edgecomb Quarry (Schmid Preserve)River LinkLincoln County43.9632, -69.6178Public
Bumpus QuarryCrooked River CausewayOxford County44.3106, -70.7817Public
Deer Hill (White Mountain National Forest)Evergreen Valley RoadOxford County44.2313, -70.9801Public
Deer Hill MineralEvergreen Valley RoadOxford County44.2313, -70.9799Public
Hedgehog Hill QuarryHammond Hill RoadOxford County44.4688, -70.4561Public
Lord Hill (White Mountain National Forest)Lord HillOxford County44.2241, -70.9536Public
Lord Hill MineralLord HillOxford County44.2241, -70.9536Public
Ragged Jack MountainAndrews DriveOxford County44.4223, -70.4092Public
Scribner Ledge Quarry & Crocker Hill MinesCrocker Hill TrailOxford County44.2762, -70.4673Public

Feldspar in Maine FAQ

Where can you find feldspar in Maine?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Oxford County, Androscoggin County, and Franklin County. Known collecting areas include Mount Apatite (Androscoggin County), Mount Mica (Oxford County), and Newry pegmatites (Oxford County). Every spot on this page appears on the map above with coordinates and access notes.
How many feldspar spots are mapped in Maine?+
13 spots across 5 counties. The RockHoundR app keeps the same spots on an offline map with public land overlays, geology layers, and your saved finds.
Is it legal to collect feldspar in Maine?+
Hand collecting of common rocks and minerals in small amounts for personal use is generally allowed on BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are closed to collecting. 12 of the 13 mapped spots here sit on land marked public, and 1 is a fee-dig operation where you pay for access and keep what you find. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.

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