Where to Find Kyanite in North Carolina
14 mapped kyanite rockhounding spots in North Carolina, across 10 counties. Kyanite is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. North Carolina has the deepest gem-mining tradition on the East Coast.
Map of 14 kyanite rockhounding spots in North Carolina
Kyanite by county in North Carolina
Counties ranked by number of kyanite spots in our database.
Every kyanite spot in North Carolina
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bullhead MountainArbor Lane | Alleghany County | 36.4574, -81.0302 | Public | |
| CranberryTrilium Creek Run | Avery County | 36.1346, -81.9826 | Public | |
| Lookout MountainEast Ridge Trail | Buncombe County | 35.6377, -82.2878 | Public | |
| Clubb MountainAlexis Lucia Road | Gaston County | 35.4014, -81.0817 | Public | |
| AlexisMount Zion Church Road | Lincoln County | 35.4107, -81.0886 | Public | |
| Cowee CreekSheffield Farms Road | Macon County | 35.2721, -83.3936 | Public | |
| FranklinLyle Mill Road | Macon County | 35.2261, -83.3606 | Public | |
| PenlandSouth NC Highway 226 | Mitchell County | 35.9550, -82.1071 | Public | |
| Sink Hole Mine and other area minesNC 80 | Mitchell County | 35.9757, -82.1766 | Public | |
| Hager's Mountain | Person County |
| 36.4626, -78.9721 | Public |
| Bryson CityEast Deep Creek Road | Swain County | 35.4436, -83.4402 | Public | |
| BurnsvilleRay Mine Trail | Yancey County | 35.8883, -82.2747 | Public | |
| Celo RidgeUpper Brown's Creek Road | Yancey County | 35.8640, -82.2253 | Public | |
| North Toe RiverLower Doe Bag Road | Yancey County | 35.9533, -82.1974 | Public |
Kyanite in North Carolina FAQ
Where can I find kyanite in North Carolina?+
RockHoundR tracks 14 kyanite spots in North Carolina, spread across 10 counties. The strongest concentration is in Yancey County.
Is collecting kyanite legal in North Carolina?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like kyanite 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 kyanite location in North Carolina?+
Yancey County has the most kyanite spots in our database for North Carolina. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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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
- Sapphire in North Carolina14
- Tourmaline in North Carolina14
- Agate in North Carolina13
- Aquamarine in North Carolina13
- Pyrite in North Carolina13
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