Gillette Quarry — Rockhounding in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut
Gillette Quarry is a mapped rockhounding spot in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut. Reported finds include amazonite, aquamarine, beryl, chrysoberyl, garnet, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.
Map showing Gillette Quarry in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut
Quick details
- Access
- Public area
- State
- Connecticut
- Nearest road
- Injun Hollow Road
- Postcode
- 06424
- Coordinates
- 41.49258, -72.51123
Land & collecting status
Generally open to casual rockhounding
Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig.
Public-land rules vary by agency, season, and field office. The RockHoundR app pulls live BLM, USFS, NPS, and tribal overlays so you can see exactly which agency manages the ground at this spot.
Sources & verification
Spot details combine the public RockHoundR location dataset, normalized mineral labels, agency land-status checks in the app, and community submissions. Coordinates are approximate until verified in the field.
Sources: RockHoundR public spot dataset, app land overlays, and local agency review before each trip.
Found at Gillette Quarry
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Nearby rockhounding spots
Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Gillette Quarry.
- Slocum ProspectLower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut · 3 mi awayBeryl, Rose Quartz
- White Rocks QuarryLower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut · 6 mi awayBeryl, Tourmaline
- Riverside QuarryLower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut · 7 mi awayAquamarine, Beryl
- Collins HillLower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut · 8 mi awayApatite, Aquamarine, Beryl
- Pelton’s QuarryLower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut · 8 mi awayCitrine, Rose Quartz, Smoky Quartz
- MiddletownLower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut · 9 mi awayGalena, Chalcopyrite, Sphalerite
- Walden Gem QuarryLower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut · 10 mi awayAlbite, Aquamarine, Beryl
- Hale’s Brook QuarriesLower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut · 10 mi awayBeryl, Pegmatite
Across the state line from Gillette Quarry
Gillette Quarry is close enough to the Connecticut border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.
- WesterlySouth County, Rhode Island · 41 mi awayBeryl
- Moosup RiverProvidence County, Rhode Island · 43 mi awayEpidote, Hornblende, Orthoclase
- Lane QuarryHampden County, Massachusetts · 44 mi awayAmethyst, Datolite, Prehnite
- West GreenwichKent County, Rhode Island · 47 mi awayAmazonite
- BlandfordHampden County, Massachusetts · 52 mi awayBeryl, Feldspar
- MontgomeryHampden County, Massachusetts · 52 mi awayGalena
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