Facetable and collector gems — emeralds, sapphires, garnets, topaz, beryl, and tourmaline localities.
8 gemstones destinations in Utah.
Rockhounding sites in Utah — gemstones: 8 spots in our directory. Sort live from your phone with near me, or browse all U.S. gemstones rockhounding sites and the Utah state page.
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Facetable and collector gems — emeralds, sapphires, garnets, topaz, beryl, and tourmaline localities.
We currently document 8 gemstones collecting sites in Utah. Each listing includes original descriptions, visitor notes, and last-updated dates when available.
Gemstones destinations in Utah 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.
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Antelope Island is a documented mineral occurrence near UT. Reported specimens include Garnet, Azurite, Biotite, Chlorite, Chrysocolla, Epidote, Limonite, Magnetite, Malachite, Quartz, Sulfur, Zoisite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
View detailsBonanza Flat is a documented mineral occurrence near UT. Reported specimens include Grossularite Garnet. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
View detailsComb Ridge is a documented mineral occurrence near UT. Reported specimens include Arizona Ruby Garnet. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
View detailsCopper Gulch is a documented mineral occurrence near UT. Reported specimens include Garnet, Tourmaline. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
View detailsMammoth is a known mineral occurrence in Garfield, Utah, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Gemstones.
View detailsMule Ear is a documented mineral occurrence near UT. Reported specimens include Pyrope Garnet. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
View detailsPainter Spring is a documented mineral occurrence near UT. Reported specimens include Garnet, Idocrase, Microcline, Orthoclase, Muscovite, Pyrite, Scheelite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
View detailsStrongs Canyon is a documented mineral occurrence near UT. Reported specimens include Garnet. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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