Where to Find Hornblende in North Carolina
4 mapped hornblende rockhounding spots in North Carolina, across 3 counties. Hornblende is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. North Carolina has the deepest gem-mining tradition on the East Coast.
Map of 4 hornblende rockhounding spots in North Carolina
Hornblende by county in North Carolina
Counties ranked by number of hornblende spots in our database.
Every hornblende spot in North Carolina
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bullock | Granville County |
| 36.5074, -78.5264 | Public |
| Cowee CreekSheffield Farms Road | Macon County | 35.2721, -83.3936 | Public | |
| Mason MountainBuck Mountain Road | Macon County | 35.2470, -83.3617 | Public | |
| Mitchell RiverDouglas Road | Surry County |
| 36.3311, -80.8151 | Public |
Hornblende in North Carolina FAQ
Where can I find hornblende in North Carolina?+
RockHoundR tracks 4 hornblende spots in North Carolina, spread across 3 counties. The strongest concentration is in Macon County.
Is collecting hornblende legal in North Carolina?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like hornblende is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in North 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 hornblende location in North Carolina?+
Macon County has the most hornblende spots in our database for North Carolina. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
Other minerals to find in North Carolina
- Quartz in North Carolina54
- Garnet in North Carolina43
- Amethyst in North Carolina20
- Gold in North Carolina20
- Corundum in North Carolina18
- Rutile in North Carolina17
- Beryl in North Carolina14
- Kyanite in North Carolina14
- Sapphire in North Carolina14
- Tourmaline in North Carolina14
- Agate in North Carolina13
- Aquamarine in North Carolina13
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