Rockhounding in Androscoggin County, Maine

3 mapped rockhounding spots in Androscoggin County. Most commonly produces beryl, feldspar, quartz, actinolite.

Androscoggin County rockhounding photos

Representative spot and material photos from this county, shown where verified public image records are available.

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Violet purple apatite crystals on matrix, the gem that gives Mount Apatite its name — Mount ApatiteAndroscoggin County, Maine

Minerals reported in Androscoggin County

Standout in Androscoggin County

Hand-picked spot in Androscoggin County, chosen for unusual mineralogy or documented public access. Each card opens the full coordinates and access notes.

Top pick
Mount Apatite
Public
Androscoggin County
Mount Apatite is a lithium-rich pegmatite district where the Pulsifer Quarry produced some of the finest purple apatite crystals in the world, alongside green and pink tourmaline, aquamarine, and lilac lepidolite. The historic feldspar quarries now sit inside Auburn city parkland, making this one of the few Maine gem localities with genuine free public access. Garnet and smoky quartz turn up in the same dumps.
Green Tourmaline, Pink Tourmaline, Aquamarine, Purple Apatite

Spots in Androscoggin County

Spot	Minerals	Coordinates	Access
Mount ApatiteStevens Mill Road	Green Tourmaline Pink Tourmaline Aquamarine Purple Apatite Lepidolite Almandine Garnet	44.0871, -70.2904	Public
Pitts Garnet MineWoodman Hill Road	Actinolite Calcite Diopside Garnet Molybdenite Quartz Titanite Clinozoisite +4 more	44.1056, -70.3332	Public
Poland Mining CampsGroves Lane	Quartz Feldspar Beryl Mica Tourmaline	44.0732, -70.4105	Paid / fee

Neighboring counties in Maine

Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to Androscoggin County. A natural extension if Androscoggin County is already on your trip plan.

Across the state line from Androscoggin County

Rockhounding counties in neighboring states within driving range. Geology rarely respects state borders — these are often the closest mapped spots you can reach without going deeper into Maine.

Androscoggin County FAQ

Where can I rockhound in Androscoggin County, Maine?+

RockHoundR tracks 3 rockhounding spots in Androscoggin County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.

What rocks and minerals are common in Androscoggin County?+

Spots in Androscoggin County most often produce Beryl, Feldspar, Quartz, Actinolite, Almandine Garnet. Individual spots can vary widely.

Are these Androscoggin County rockhounding spots on public land?+

Most spots in this list are tagged public, but access can change with seasons, claims, and local closures. Always verify before driving out — links in the app open the right BLM, USFS, or county pages.

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