Rockhounding in Androscoggin County, Maine

4 mapped rockhounding spots in Androscoggin County. Most commonly produces beryl, aquamarine, feldspar, lepidolite.

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Every rockhounding spot in Androscoggin County

Best spotMount ApatiteAndroscoggin County, MainePublic access · Green Tourmaline, Pink Tourmaline, Aquamarine +3
Pitts Garnet MineAndroscoggin County, MainePublic access · Actinolite, Calcite, Diopside +9
Berry-Havey QuarryAndroscoggin County, MaineFee dig · Tourmaline, Watermelon Tourmaline, Beryl +7
Poland Mining CampsAndroscoggin County, MaineFee dig · Quartz, Feldspar, Beryl +2

Androscoggin County rockhounding photos

Representative spot and material photos from this county, shown where verified public image records are available.

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Violet purple apatite crystals on matrix, the gem that gives Mount Apatite its name — Mount ApatiteAndroscoggin County, Maine

Minerals reported in Androscoggin County

Standout in Androscoggin County

Hand-picked spot in Androscoggin County, chosen for unusual mineralogy or documented public access. Each card opens the full coordinates and access notes.

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Mount Apatite
Public access
Androscoggin County
Mount Apatite is a lithium-rich pegmatite district where the Pulsifer Quarry produced some of the finest purple apatite crystals in the world, alongside green and pink tourmaline, aquamarine, and lilac lepidolite.
Green Tourmaline, Pink Tourmaline, Aquamarine, Purple Apatite

Neighboring counties in Maine

Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to Androscoggin County. A natural extension if Androscoggin County is already on your trip plan.

Across the state line from Androscoggin County

Rockhounding counties in neighboring states within driving range. Geology rarely respects state borders. These are often the closest mapped spots you can reach without going deeper into Maine.

Androscoggin County FAQ

Where can I rockhound in Androscoggin County, Maine?+

RockHoundR tracks 4 rockhounding spots in Androscoggin County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.

What rocks and minerals are common in Androscoggin County?+

Spots in Androscoggin County most often produce Beryl, Aquamarine, Feldspar, Lepidolite, Quartz. Individual spots can vary widely.

Are these Androscoggin County rockhounding spots on public land?+

Most spots in this list are tagged public, but access can change with seasons, claims, and local closures. Always verify before driving out, links in the app open the right BLM, USFS, or county pages.

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