Clear LabradoriteHI
Pohakea Pass
Pohakea Pass is a documented mineral occurrence near HI. Reported specimens include Clear Labradorite, Labradorite Yellow. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
View detailsWhere to find labradorite in the U.S.
Labradorite is a feldspar known for labradorescence — blue, gold, or green flash when light hits the right angle. U.S. recreational sites are limited compared with Labrador and Madagascar sources — use verified listings and never trespass on private quarry ground.
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13 directory listings mentioning labradorite.
Why U.S. labradorite trips feel scarce
Most cutting rough on the market is imported. Documented U.S. localities exist but are sparse, often private, or better known to clubs than to day-trippers. Treat rock shops and shows as backup when field access fails.
How to plan a collecting trip
Start with the map below and any matching directory pins. Prefer listings with clear land status. If you are near anorthosite or basalt country with reported labradorite, confirm ownership before splitting cobbles — quarries and road cuts are frequently closed.
Field ID for beginners
Gray to dark feldspar that flashes blue or gold when tilted in sunlight is the tell. Wet the surface and rotate the stone. Labradorite is Mohs ~6–6.5; it does not show the banding of agate or the cubic habit of fluorite.
Labradorite rockhounding map
Pin map of directory listings that mention labradorite.
13 sites with coordinates
Labradorite rockhounding sites
GPS-backed directory listings — open each card for access notes and coordinates.
EpidoteNC
Bullock
Bullock is a documented mineral occurrence near NC. Reported specimens include Epidote, Labradorite, Titanite, Hornblende, Quartz crystals, Clinozoisite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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RubyNC
Elijah Mountain Gem Mine
Elijah Mountain Gem Mine is a documented mineral occurrence near NC. Reported specimens include Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Quartz crystals, Citrine, Amethyst, Garnet, Aventurine, Sodalite, Peridot, Opal, Fluorite, Aquamarine, Topaz, Tourmaline, Pyrite, Amazonite, Labradorite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Canadice Lake
Canadice Lake is a documented mineral occurrence near NY. Reported specimens include Labradorite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Cascade Lakes
Cascade Lakes is a documented mineral occurrence near NY. Reported specimens include Labradorite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Keeseville
Keeseville is a documented mineral occurrence near NY. Reported specimens include Labradorite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Opalescent River
Opalescent River is a documented mineral occurrence near NY. Reported specimens include Labradorite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Port Kent
Port Kent is a documented mineral occurrence near NY. Reported specimens include Labradorite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Sacandaga River
Sacandaga River is a documented mineral occurrence near NY. Reported specimens include Labradorite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Oregon Sunstone Public Collection Area
BLM-managed plagioclase feldspar beds in the Rabbit Hills let rockhounds surface collect copper-bearing sunstone crystals in volcanic tuff.
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Cornwall
Cornwall is a documented mineral occurrence near PA. Reported specimens include Actinolite, Andradite, Calcite, Chlorite, Diopside, Epidote, Fluorite, Grossularite Garnet, Labradorite, Magnetite, Moonstone, Prehnite, Pyrite crystals. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
View detailsEpidoteRI
Moosup River
Moosup River is a documented mineral occurrence near RI. Reported specimens include Epidote, Hornblende, Orthoclase, Pyrite, Apatite, Biotite, Garnet, Chlorite, Labradorite, Serpentine. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
View detailsMoonstoneWY
Wheatland
Wheatland is a documented mineral occurrence near WY. Reported specimens include Moonstone, Labradorite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
View detailsFAQ
Where can I find labradorite near me?
Use the map and GPS sorting below. Documented U.S. localities are sparse — confirm access before you travel, and expect fewer public digs than for quartz or geodes.
Is labradorite common in the United States?
Less common than in Labrador and Madagascar sources. Expect fewer public digs; rock shops and gem shows often carry cutting rough when field sites are closed.
How do I recognize labradorite in the field?
Look for gray feldspar that flashes blue or gold (labradorescence) when tilted in sunlight. A wet surface often shows the play of color better.
Can beginners dig labradorite for free?
Free public digs are uncommon. Prefer verified listings with clear access. Many classic quarries are private — do not assume road cuts are open.
What is labradorescence?
Labradorescence is the blue, gold, or green flash caused by light interference inside the feldspar. It is not the same as opal play-of-color or agate banding.
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