Where to Find Quartz in New Jersey
20 mapped quartz rockhounding spots in New Jersey, across 10 counties. Quartz is the most abundant rockhounding mineral in the country.
Map of 20 quartz rockhounding spots in New Jersey
Quartz by county in New Jersey
Counties ranked by number of quartz spots in our database.
Every quartz spot in New Jersey
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
Quartz in New Jersey FAQ
Where can I find quartz in New Jersey?+
RockHoundR tracks 20 quartz spots in New Jersey, spread across 10 counties. The strongest concentration is in Somerset County.
Is collecting quartz legal in New Jersey?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like quartz is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in New Jersey, 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 New Jersey?+
Somerset County has the most quartz spots in our database for New Jersey. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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