Where to Find Green Quartzite in the United States

1 mapped green quartzite spots across 1 U.S. states. Green Quartzite 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 quartzite across the United States, with 1 mapped spots

Top states for green quartzite

States ranked by number of green quartzite spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused green quartzite-in-state list.

Every green quartzite spot we track

Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.

SpotCountyMineralsCoordinatesAccess
ShadwellMilton RoadAlbemarle County38.0110, -78.4079Public

Green Quartzite rockhounding FAQ

Where is the best place to find green quartzite in the U.S.?+
Virginia have the highest concentrations of green quartzite in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many green quartzite 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 quartzite on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like green quartzite 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 quartzite in the field?+
Field identification of green quartzite 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 quartzite on the map

Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.

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