Where to Find Smoky Quartz in South Carolina
6 mapped smoky quartz rockhounding spots in South Carolina, across 6 counties. Smoky Quartz is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States.
Map of 6 smoky quartz rockhounding spots in South Carolina
Smoky Quartz by county in South Carolina
Counties ranked by number of smoky quartz spots in our database.
Every smoky quartz spot in South Carolina
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Hill MineDiamond Mine Road | Abbeville County | 34.2703, -82.5738 | Public | |
| Clearwater & Herse ValleyWeeping Willow Lane | Aiken County | 33.5384, -81.8239 | Public | |
| AndersonNab Court | Anderson County |
| 34.5084, -82.5725 | Public |
| Paris Mt. State ParkSulphur Springs Trail | Greenville County | 34.9360, -82.3920 | Public | |
| Liberty Hill | Kershaw County | 34.4715, -80.8363 | Public | |
| Diamond Hill MineSouth Williamsburg County Highway | Williamsburg County | 33.6148, -79.9357 | Paid / fee |
Smoky Quartz in South Carolina FAQ
Where can I find smoky quartz in South Carolina?+
RockHoundR tracks 6 smoky quartz spots in South Carolina, spread across 6 counties. The strongest concentration is in Abbeville County.
Is collecting smoky quartz legal in South Carolina?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like smoky quartz is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in South Carolina, 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 South Carolina?+
Abbeville County has the most smoky quartz spots in our database for South Carolina. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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Other minerals to find in South Carolina
- Amethyst in South Carolina10
- Quartz in South Carolina10
- Gold in South Carolina8
- Kyanite in South Carolina6
- Beryl in South Carolina5
- Garnet in South Carolina5
- Petrified Wood in South Carolina5
- Pyrite in South Carolina5
- Tourmaline in South Carolina5
- Corundum in South Carolina4
- Barite in South Carolina3
- Sillimanite in South Carolina3
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