Where to Find Green Hornblende in the United States
1 mapped green hornblende spots across 1 U.S. states. Green Hornblende 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 hornblende across the United States, with 1 mapped spots
Top states for green hornblende
States ranked by number of green hornblende spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused green hornblende-in-state list.
Every green hornblende spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fork of Big Creek & Little Saluda RiverBarr Woods Road | Saluda County |
| 34.0618, -81.6766 | Public |
Green Hornblende rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find green hornblende in the U.S.?+
South Carolina have the highest concentrations of green hornblende in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many green hornblende rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
1 mapped spots across 1 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect green hornblende on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like green hornblende 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 hornblende in the field?+
Field identification of green hornblende 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 hornblende on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
