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Artesia
Artesia is a documented mineral occurrence near NM. Reported specimens include Quartz crystals, Pecos Diamonds. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
View detailsQuartz & Crystals rockhounding sites in New Mexico
Quartz veins, crystal pockets, and pegmatite sites — from Herkimer diamonds to Arkansas clear quartz.
11 quartz & crystals destinations in New Mexico.
Rockhounding sites in New Mexico — quartz & crystals: 11 spots in our directory. Sort live from your phone with near me, or browse all U.S. quartz & crystals rockhounding sites and the New Mexico state page.
Quartz & Crystals collecting in New Mexico
Quartz veins, crystal pockets, and pegmatite sites — from Herkimer diamonds to Arkansas clear quartz.
We currently document 11 quartz & crystals collecting sites in New Mexico. Each listing includes original descriptions, visitor notes, and last-updated dates when available.
What to know before you collect
Quartz & Crystals destinations in New Mexico vary widely in access, season, and legality. Some are official recreation areas; others are informal gravel bars. Read the access and safety sections on each listing — never assume collecting is allowed without checking current signage.
For trip planning beyond this filter, browse the full New Mexico state page, our guides, or use near me to sort by distance from your location.
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Fort Sumner
Fort Sumner is a documented mineral occurrence near NM. Reported specimens include Quartz crystals (rose, red, smoky), Pecos diamonds. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Fort Sumner (pecos Diamonds)
Fort Sumner (Pecos diamonds) is a documented mineral occurrence near NM. Reported specimens include Quartz crystals, Pecos Diamonds. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Grandview Mine
Grandview Mine is a historic mining site in Grant, New Mexico, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Beryl, Copper, Galena, Gold, Silver, Sphalerite.
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Kingston
Kingston is a documented mineral occurrence near NM. Reported specimens include Quartz crystals, Quartz clusters. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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La Madera
La Madera is a documented mineral occurrence near NM. Reported specimens include Calcite crystals, Limonite crystals, Geodes. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Lake Arthur
Lake Arthur is a documented mineral occurrence near NM. Reported specimens include Aragonite crystals. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Las Tablas
Las Tablas is a documented mineral occurrence near NM. Reported specimens include Tourmaline. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Picuris District
Picuris District is a historic mining site in Taos, New Mexico, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Beryl, Bismuth, Copper, Gold, Kyanite, Lepidolite.
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Roswell
Roswell is a documented mineral occurrence near NM. Reported specimens include Quartz crystals. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Sunnyside Mine
Sunnyside Mine is a documented mineral occurrence near NM. Reported specimens include Aquamarine, Beryl. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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