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Where to Find Quartz in Maine

Maine quartz comes from the pegmatite belt that runs through Oxford, Androscoggin, and Sagadahoc counties. Mount Apatite in Auburn (Androscoggin County) and Mount Mica in Paris (Oxford County) yield smoky and rose quartz alongside tourmaline and feldspar in some of the most famous American pegmatites. The Bumpus, Tamminen, and Waisanen quarries in Albany Township add smoky points and rose quartz cores up to several pounds. The Newry pegmatites are the source of the deep pink Newry rose quartz blocks. Most Maine quartz is collected from quarry dumps; underground access is restricted to commercial miners.

Spot list checked against source data on April 1, 2026.

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Every quartz spot we track in Maine

Best counties for quartz in Maine

Ranked by the number of mapped quartz spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.

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Read the quartz identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Quartz in the encyclopedia.

Quartz in Maine FAQ

Where can you find quartz in Maine?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Oxford County, Androscoggin County, and Sagadahoc County. Known collecting areas include Mount Apatite (Androscoggin County), Mount Mica (Oxford County), and Newry pegmatites (Oxford County). Every spot on this page is on the map, and each spot's own page has its coordinates and access notes.
How many quartz spots are mapped in Maine?+
15 spots across 6 counties. The RockHoundR app keeps the same spots on an offline map with public land overlays, geology layers, and your saved finds.
Is it legal to collect quartz in Maine?+
Hand collecting of common rocks and minerals in small amounts for personal use is generally allowed on BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are closed to collecting. 14 of the 15 mapped spots here sit on land marked public, and 1 is a fee-dig operation where you pay for access and keep what you find. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.

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