Where to Find Kyanite in South Carolina
6 mapped kyanite rockhounding spots in South Carolina, across 3 counties. Kyanite is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States.
Map of 6 kyanite rockhounding spots in South Carolina
Kyanite by county in South Carolina
Counties ranked by number of kyanite spots in our database.
Every kyanite spot in South Carolina
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee County | Cherokee County | 35.1025, -81.5726 | Public | |
| GaffneySliver Ridge Road | Cherokee County | 35.0702, -81.5421 | Public | |
| King's CreekRagan Trail | Cherokee County | 35.0815, -81.4485 | Public | |
| Lake Murray DamSilver Wood Lane | Lexington County | 34.0489, -81.1988 | Public | |
| Henry's KnobLaurelwood Drive | York County | 35.1310, -81.2751 | Public | |
| Hickory GroveWalnut Grove Road | York County | 34.9471, -81.4792 | Public |
Kyanite in South Carolina FAQ
Where can I find kyanite in South Carolina?+
RockHoundR tracks 6 kyanite spots in South Carolina, spread across 3 counties. The strongest concentration is in Cherokee County.
Is collecting kyanite legal in South Carolina?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like kyanite is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in South 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 South Carolina?+
Cherokee County has the most kyanite spots in our database for South Carolina. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
Other states for kyanite
Other minerals to find in South Carolina
- Amethyst in South Carolina10
- Quartz in South Carolina10
- Gold in South Carolina8
- Smoky Quartz in South Carolina6
- Beryl in South Carolina5
- Garnet in South Carolina5
- Petrified Wood in South Carolina5
- Pyrite in South Carolina5
- Tourmaline in South Carolina5
- Corundum in South Carolina4
- Barite in South Carolina3
- Sillimanite in South Carolina3
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