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Where to Find Smoky Quartz

101 mapped smoky quartz spots across 34 regions in 3 countries. Pick a region for its local guide, or browse every spot below. Smoky Quartz is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. The map below shows where collectors most often find it on legal public ground.

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Every mapped smoky quartz spot

Top regions for smoky quartz

Canada

5 spots · 4 regions

Australia

5 spots · 3 regions

Smoky Quartz rockhounding FAQ

Where is the best place to find smoky quartz?+
North Carolina, Colorado, Maine have the highest concentrations of smoky quartz in this list. Quality and access vary by area, so open the linked region pages for a detailed view.
How many smoky quartz rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
101 mapped spots across 34 regions in 3 countries. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect smoky quartz on public land?+
In the U.S., casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like smoky quartz is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with daily and annual limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Rules differ by country and region, so always check with the managing agency before a trip.
How do I identify smoky quartz in the field?+
Field identification of smoky quartz comes down to color, hardness, fracture, and luster. The RockHoundR app links to geology details for each spot to help narrow down what you might be picking up.

Hunt smoky quartz on the map

Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.

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