Where to Find Kyanite in Georgia
Georgia has 10 mapped collecting spots that report kyanite, spread across 5 counties. The largest share sits in Upson County County with 3 spots. 10 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Map of 10 kyanite collecting spots in Georgia
Best counties for kyanite in Georgia
Ranked by the number of mapped kyanite spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
- Upson County3 spots
- Habersham County2 spots
- Towns County2 spots
- Union County2 spots
- Pickens County1 spot
Every kyanite spot we track in Georgia
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Georgia Technical CollegeDiamond Drive | Habersham County | 34.6351, -83.5285 | Public | |
| Soquee RiverFenwick Wood | Habersham County | 34.6448, -83.5071 | Public | |
| TateGeorgia Marble Road | Pickens County |
| 34.4069, -84.3664 | Public |
| Brasstown ChurchMisty Creek Lane | Towns County | 34.9811, -83.8876 | Public | |
| Chatuge LakeLakeview Drive | Towns County | 34.9737, -83.8151 | Public | |
| Akin MountainMulky Gap Road | Union County | 34.8048, -84.0298 | Public | |
| Gumlog MountainRavencliff Faa Road | Union County | 34.9405, -83.9263 | Public | |
| Dolly Cherry PropertyHeritage Lane | Upson County | 32.8792, -84.2807 | Public | |
| Hurricane CreekEllerbeetown Road | Upson County | 32.9264, -84.4500 | Public | |
| ThomastonNorth Center Street | Upson County | 32.8974, -84.3278 | Public |
Before you go
Read the kyanite identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Kyanite in the encyclopedia.
Kyanite in Georgia FAQ
Where can you find kyanite in Georgia?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Upson County County, Habersham County County, and Towns County County. Every spot on this page appears on the map above with coordinates and access notes.
How many kyanite spots are mapped in Georgia?+
10 spots across 5 counties. The RockHoundR app keeps the same spots on an offline map with public land overlays, geology layers, and your saved finds.
Is it legal to collect kyanite in Georgia?+
Hand collecting of common rocks and minerals in small amounts for personal use is generally allowed on BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are closed to collecting. 10 of the 10 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
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Hunt kyanite in Georgia with the map in your pocket
RockHoundR puts these spots on an offline map with BLM and Forest Service overlays, geology layers, and a log for your finds.
