Where to Find Green Beryl in the United States
7 mapped green beryl spots across 6 U.S. states. Green Beryl 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 green beryl across the United States, with 7 mapped spots
Top states for green beryl
States ranked by number of green beryl spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused green beryl-in-state list.
Every green beryl spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AthensEast Broad Street | Clarke County |
| 33.9581, -83.3728 | Public |
| Mica Mountain | Latah County | 46.9034, -116.5667 | Public | |
| Mount Apatite QuarriesStevens Mill Road | Androscoggin County |
| 44.0871, -70.2904 | Public |
| Sula | Ravalli County |
| 45.8688, -113.9820 | Public |
| EllendaleLambert Creek Lane | Alexander County |
| 35.9445, -81.2448 | Public |
| Balsam Gap MineDark Ridge Road | Jackson County | 35.4240, -83.0985 | Public | |
| LadysmithGalyen Lane | Caroline County | 37.9821, -77.5831 | Public |
Green Beryl rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find green beryl in the U.S.?+
North Carolina, Georgia, Idaho have the highest concentrations of green beryl in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many green beryl rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
7 mapped spots across 6 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect green beryl on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like green beryl 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 green beryl in the field?+
Field identification of green beryl 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 green beryl on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
