Where to Find Quartz in Alabama
6 mapped quartz rockhounding spots in Alabama, across 4 counties. Quartz is the most abundant rockhounding mineral in the country.
Map of 6 quartz rockhounding spots in Alabama
Quartz by county in Alabama
Counties ranked by number of quartz spots in our database.
Every quartz spot in Alabama
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Grove RoadPleasant Grove Road | Clay County | 33.3236, -85.6860 | Check locally | |
| Near Pond Mine | Coosa County | 32.8891, -86.2378 | Check locally | |
| Pegmatite Outcropings | Coosa County | 32.9262, -86.2174 | Check locally | |
| Lake Martin Outcrops | Tallapoosa County | 32.8075, -85.8961 | Check locally | |
| Brookwood Strip MinesRocky Branch Road | Tuscaloosa County | 33.2615, -87.3875 | Check locally | |
| Tuscaloosa Rockhounding Area (Petrified Wood)AL 216 | Tuscaloosa County | 33.2267, -87.4265 | Check locally |
Quartz in Alabama FAQ
Where can I find quartz in Alabama?+
RockHoundR tracks 6 quartz spots in Alabama, spread across 4 counties. The strongest concentration is in Coosa County.
Is collecting quartz legal in Alabama?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like quartz is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Alabama, 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 quartz location in Alabama?+
Coosa County has the most quartz spots in our database for Alabama. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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