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Belvidere Garnet Mine
Eden-Belvidere garnet mines in the Green Mountains produced grossular garnet crystals in calc-silicate skarn rock.
View detailsGemstones rockhounding sites in Vermont
Facetable and collector gems — emeralds, sapphires, garnets, topaz, beryl, and tourmaline localities.
3 gemstones destinations in Vermont.
Rockhounding sites in Vermont — gemstones: 3 spots in our directory. Sort live from your phone with near me, or browse all U.S. gemstones rockhounding sites and the Vermont state page.
Gemstones collecting in Vermont
Facetable and collector gems — emeralds, sapphires, garnets, topaz, beryl, and tourmaline localities.
We currently document 3 gemstones collecting sites in Vermont. Each listing includes original descriptions, visitor notes, and last-updated dates when available.
What to know before you collect
Gemstones destinations in Vermont 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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Grossular Garnet Eden
The Eden garnet locality is Vermont's premier garnet collecting site where grossular crystals occur in massive garnet ore.
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Lake Willoughby Garnet Schist
Garnet and staurolite schists of the Northeast Kingdom are visible in road cuts around Lake Willoughby for geology study.
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