Where to Find Smoky Quartz in Connecticut
5 mapped smoky quartz rockhounding spots in Connecticut, across 4 counties. Smoky Quartz is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States.
Map of 5 smoky quartz rockhounding spots in Connecticut
Smoky Quartz by county in Connecticut
Counties ranked by number of smoky quartz spots in our database.
Every smoky quartz spot in Connecticut
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Simpson QuarryTryon Street | Capitol Planning Region | 41.6357, -72.6195 | Public | |
| Collins HillRose Hill Road | Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region |
| 41.5883, -72.5916 | Public |
| Pelton’s QuarryCox Road | Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region |
| 41.6011, -72.5767 | Public |
| Cinque QuarryMcLay Avenue | South Central Connecticut Planning Region | 41.3011, -72.8653 | Public | |
| Roebling MineMine Road | Western Connecticut Planning Region | 41.6561, -73.4349 | Public |
Smoky Quartz in Connecticut FAQ
Where can I find smoky quartz in Connecticut?+
RockHoundR tracks 5 smoky quartz spots in Connecticut, spread across 4 counties. The strongest concentration is in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region.
Is collecting smoky quartz legal in Connecticut?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like smoky quartz is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Connecticut, 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 smoky quartz location in Connecticut?+
Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region has the most smoky quartz spots in our database for Connecticut. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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