Where to Find Quartz in Texas
5 mapped quartz rockhounding spots in Texas, across 4 counties. Quartz is the most abundant rockhounding mineral in the country. Texas rockhounding spans agate fields in the Big Bend region, petrified palm wood across the south and east, and limestone fossils across most of the state.
Map of 5 quartz rockhounding spots in Texas
Quartz by county in Texas
Counties ranked by number of quartz spots in our database.
Every quartz spot in Texas
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General AreaCalamity Creek Road | Brewster County |
| 30.1676, -103.5948 | Public |
| W side of Glass Mountains | Brewster County |
| 30.3704, -103.4002 | Public |
| Plata Verde MineGreen River Road | Hudspeth County | 30.8779, -104.9222 | Public | |
| Moss Ranch area near Enchanted Rock | Llano County |
| 30.5020, -98.8021 | Public |
| Ranches W of MasonGrit Happens | Mason County | 30.7798, -99.3432 | Public |
Quartz in Texas FAQ
Where can I find quartz in Texas?+
RockHoundR tracks 5 quartz spots in Texas, spread across 4 counties. The strongest concentration is in Brewster County.
Is collecting quartz legal in Texas?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like quartz is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Texas, 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 Texas?+
Brewster County has the most quartz spots in our database for Texas. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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