Where to Find Quartz in Texas
Texas has 7 mapped collecting spots that report quartz, spread across 4 counties. 7 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Spot list checked against source data on April 1, 2026.
Every quartz spot we track in Texas
Best spotLlano River at Grenwelge ParkLlano County, TexasPublic access · Blue Quartz, Quartz, Almandine Garnet +1
Plata Verde MineHudspeth County, TexasPublic access · Anglesite, Barite, Bromargyrite +5- Fly Gap Road pegmatitesMason County, TexasPublic access · Amazonite, Feldspar, Smoky Quartz +4
- Ranches W of MasonMason County, TexasPublic access · Amazonite, Feldspar, Quartz +3
- General AreaBrewster County, TexasPublic access · Moss Agate, Plume Agate, Chalcedony +2
- W side of Glass MountainsBrewster County, TexasPublic access · Moss Agate, Plume Agate, Chalcedony +2
- Moss Ranch area near Enchanted RockLlano County, TexasPublic access · Epidote, Pink Feldspar, Quartz +1
Standout quartz spots in Texas
Hand-picked from the full list above, with the reason each one earns a trip.
Best counties for quartz in Texas
Ranked by the number of mapped quartz spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
Before you go
Read the quartz identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Quartz in the encyclopedia.
Quartz in Texas FAQ
Where can you find quartz in Texas?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Brewster County, Llano County, and Mason 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 Texas?+
7 spots across 4 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 Texas?+
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. 7 of the 7 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
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Hunt quartz in Texas with the map in your pocket
RockHoundR puts these spots on an offline map with BLM and Forest Service overlays, geology layers, and a log for your finds.
