Where to Find Quartz in Maine
19 mapped quartz rockhounding spots in Maine, across 8 counties. Quartz is the most abundant rockhounding mineral in the country. Maine pegmatite country produces some of the best tourmaline, beryl, and aquamarine in the country.
Map of 19 quartz rockhounding spots in Maine
Quartz by county in Maine
Counties ranked by number of quartz spots in our database.
Every quartz spot in Maine
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
Quartz in Maine FAQ
Where can I find quartz in Maine?+
RockHoundR tracks 19 quartz spots in Maine, spread across 8 counties. The strongest concentration is in Oxford County.
Is collecting quartz legal in Maine?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like quartz is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Maine, 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 Maine?+
Oxford County has the most quartz spots in our database for Maine. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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