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Conanicut Island Pegmatite
Jamestown and Conanicut Island exposures of Narragansett Bay region pegmatite contain beryl and garnet in coastal outcrops.
View detailsQuartz & Crystals rockhounding sites in Rhode Island
Quartz veins, crystal pockets, and pegmatite sites — from Herkimer diamonds to Arkansas clear quartz.
6 quartz & crystals destinations in Rhode Island.
Rockhounding sites in Rhode Island — quartz & crystals: 6 spots in our directory. Sort live from your phone with near me, or browse all U.S. quartz & crystals rockhounding sites and the Rhode Island state page.
Quartz & Crystals collecting in Rhode Island
Quartz veins, crystal pockets, and pegmatite sites — from Herkimer diamonds to Arkansas clear quartz.
We currently document 6 quartz & crystals collecting sites in Rhode Island. Each listing includes original descriptions, visitor notes, and last-updated dates when available.
What to know before you collect
Quartz & Crystals destinations in Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island state page, our guides, or use near me to sort by distance from your location.
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Hopkinton Quartzite Quarries
Abandoned quartzite quarries of Washington County expose quartz veins and garnet-bearing schist in western Rhode Island.
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Johnston
Johnston is a documented mineral occurrence near RI. Reported specimens include Quartz crystals. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Narragansett
Narragansett is a documented mineral occurrence near RI. Reported specimens include Beryl, Quartz. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Tiverton
Tiverton is a documented mineral occurrence near RI. Reported specimens include Quartz crystals. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Westerly
Westerly is a documented mineral occurrence near RI. Reported specimens include Beryl. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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