Barrus farm pegmatite localities: Goshenite & Cleavelandite Rockhounding in Hampshire County, Massachusetts

Updated August 2026

Barrus farm pegmatite localities is a mapped rockhounding spot in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. Reported finds include goshenite, cleavelandite, tourmaline, quartz. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Hampshire County
State: Massachusetts
Nearest road: Barrus Road
Postcode: 01032
Coordinates: 42.46789, -72.83940

Land & collecting status

Generally open to casual rockhounding

Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig.

Public-land rules vary by agency, season, and field office. The RockHoundR app pulls live BLM, USFS, NPS, and tribal overlays so you can see exactly which agency manages the ground at this spot.

Sources & verification

Spot details combine the public RockHoundR location dataset, normalized mineral labels, agency land-status checks in the app, and community submissions. Coordinates are approximate until verified in the field.

Sources: RockHoundR public spot dataset, app land overlays, and local agency review before each trip.

Found at Barrus farm pegmatite localities

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Across the state line from Barrus farm pegmatite localities

Barrus farm pegmatite localities is close enough to the Massachusetts border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.

Barrus farm pegmatite localities FAQ

Where is Barrus farm pegmatite localities?+

Barrus farm pegmatite localities is in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, at 42.46789, -72.83940. Nearest road: Barrus Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Barrus farm pegmatite localities?+

Barrus farm pegmatite localities is reported to produce Goshenite, Cleavelandite, Tourmaline, Quartz.

Is collecting allowed at Barrus farm pegmatite localities?+

Generally open to casual rockhounding. Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

What tools should I bring to Barrus farm pegmatite localities?+

A rock hammer, a small pry bar, gloves, and safety glasses cover most crystal ground. A screen helps in loose pocket soil, and newspaper protects points on the way out.

How do I get to Barrus farm pegmatite localities?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 42.46789, -72.83940 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Barrus Road.

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