Best Rockhounding Sites in Massachusetts
| Site | Notable Finds |
|---|---|
| Betts Rhodonite Mine | Garnet, Magnetite, Pyrite, Rhodonite |
| Middlesborough | Agate, Chalcedony |
| Sandwich | Jasper |
| Monument Mountain | Smoky Quartz Crystals |
| Pittsfield | Green Quartz |
| Deerfield | Agate, Jasper, Chalcedony |
| Chester | Emery, Jasper, Pyrrhotite, Serpentine, Chromite |
| Plainfield | Almandine and Spessartine Garnets, Quartz Crystals, Hematite, Chalcopyrite, Rhodonite |
| Goshen | High-Quality Beryl (Goshenite) |
| Reynolds Mine at Beryl Hill | Beryl, Smoky Quartz Crystals, Muscovite |
Commonly Found Rocks and Minerals in Massachusetts
| Mineral |
|---|
| Garnet |
| Rhodonite |
| Agate |
| Jasper |
| Chalcopyrite |
| Beryl |
| Amethyst |
| Smoky Quartz |
| Chalcedony |
Tips for Rockhounding in Massachusetts
- Always seek permission for collecting on private lands.
- Join local rockhounding clubs for better access and information.
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