Rockhounding in Bennington County, Vermont

1 mapped rockhounding spot in Bennington County. Most commonly produces biotite, blue quartz, feldspar, garnet.

Bennington County rockhounding photos

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The Green Mountains east of Bennington along the Route 9 corridor, where a road-cut yields blue quartz, Bennington County, Vermont. — BenningtonBennington County, Vermont

Minerals reported in Bennington County

Standout in Bennington County

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

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A Precambrian road-cut on Route 9 east of Bennington yields cabochon-grade blue quartz along with garnet, feldspar, biotite, and hornblende, set in the Green Mountains along the Molly Stark Trail.
Blue Quartz, Garnet, Feldspar, Biotite

Spots in Bennington County

Spot	Minerals	Coordinates	Access
BenningtonVermont Route 9	Blue Quartz Garnet Feldspar Biotite Hornblende	42.8785, -73.1161	Public

Neighboring counties in Vermont

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

Across the state line from Bennington County

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Bennington County FAQ

Where can I rockhound in Bennington County, Vermont?+

RockHoundR tracks 1 rockhounding spot in Bennington County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.

What rocks and minerals are common in Bennington County?+

Spots in Bennington County most often produce Biotite, Blue Quartz, Feldspar, Garnet, Hornblende. Individual spots can vary widely.

Are these Bennington 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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