🪨 Amethyst
Purple quartz crystals found in geodes and pegmatites. Notable sources include Georgia, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Maine.
Best Places to Find Amethyst
Crater of Diamonds State Park
Murfreesboro, Arkansas · State Park
The only diamond-bearing site in the world open to the public. 37-acre plowed field atop an ancient volcanic pipe. Over 33,000 diamonds found since 19...
Gem Mountain
Spruce Pine, North Carolina · Fee Dig
Popular gem mining destination in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Professional gemologists authenticate your finds. Lapidaries can cut your stones before yo...
Hogg Mine
LaGrange, Georgia · Fee Dig
Productive amethyst and beryl mine in western Georgia. Known for producing deep purple amethyst crystals and aquamarine specimens.
Morefield Mine (closed)
Amelia, Virginia · Fee Dig
Historic pegmatite mine once renowned for amazonite, garnet, and beryl. Now closed and sealing underground workings. Exhibits at the Smithsonian.
Four Peaks Amethyst Mine
Tonto Basin, Arizona · Fee Dig
Famous amethyst mine producing deep Siberian-grade amethyst. Some of the finest amethyst in the world. Not open to casual public collecting.
Maine Tourmaline Mines (Mt. Mica, Dunton, etc.)
Newry, Maine · Fee Dig
World-class pegmatite mines in western Maine. Produces gem-quality tourmaline, amethyst, and aquamarine. Some of the finest tourmaline in the world.
Maine Amethyst (Puzzle Mountain)
Newry, Maine · Fee Dig
Known for gem-grade amethyst deposits. Fee-dig operations in the Newry area produce fine purple specimens.
South Carolina Amethyst Beds
Due West, South Carolina · Fee Dig
Fee-dig amethyst mines in Abbeville County. Known for producing deep purple amethyst crystals.
Pennsylvania Quartz & Amethyst
Delta, Pennsylvania · Fee Dig
Fee-dig operations in York County for quartz crystals and amethyst. The Peach Bottom area produces fine crystal specimens.
Jackson's Crossroads Amethyst Mine (NOW CLOSED)
Wilkes County, Georgia · Fee Dig
Once famous for world-class deep purple amethyst with red and blue flashes. Now permanently closed to the public. Included for historical reference.
Pennsylvania Crystal Mine (Blue Ball)
Blue Ball, Pennsylvania · Fee Dig
Fee-dig operation in Lancaster County for quartz crystals and amethyst. Good family-friendly rockhounding.