Where to Find Pink Sapphire in the United States
3 mapped pink sapphire spots across 2 U.S. states. Pink Sapphire is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. The map below shows where collectors most often find it on legal public ground.
Learn about pink sapphire: properties & identification →Map showing where to find pink sapphire across the United States, with 3 mapped spots
Top states for pink sapphire
States ranked by number of pink sapphire spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused pink sapphire-in-state list.
Every pink sapphire spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hard Labor Creek | Walton County | 33.7374, -83.6631 | Public | |
| Burningtown CreekLower Burnington Road | Macon County |
| 35.2450, -83.4692 | Public |
| Corundum HillMount Laurel Road | Macon County | 35.1500, -83.2883 | Public |
Pink Sapphire rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find pink sapphire in the U.S.?+
North Carolina, Georgia have the highest concentrations of pink sapphire in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many pink sapphire rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
3 mapped spots across 2 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect pink sapphire on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like pink sapphire 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 pink sapphire in the field?+
Field identification of pink sapphire 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 pink sapphire on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
