Solar Wind Bixbyite & Pink Topaz Mine
Approximate — check official site before visiting
Active privately operated mine in Utah's West Desert near the Thomas Range. Dig for rare gemstones and keep everything found. No hiking required — park within 100 feet of collecting areas with proper 4WD. Guided VIP tours 9AM-3:30PM. Tool rentals available, screens provided free. Part of The Gem Tours network of 5 mines.
🪨 What You Can Find Here
Pink Topaz
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Hyalite Opal
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Chalcedony
Microcrystalline quartz found in many varieties including agate, jasper, and petrified wood. Widespread throughout the US in volcanic and sedimentary rocks.
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Fluorite
Colorful halide mineral that often forms cubic crystals. The Illinois-Kentucky fluorite district was once the world's leading producer. Also found in New York and Tennessee.
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📍 Nearby Locations in Utah
Topaz Mountain
Juab County, Utah · BLM Land
Part of the Thomas Range, this BLM-managed area produces gem-quality topaz (naturally amber/sherry, fades to clear in sunlight), red beryl, bixbyite (...
Utah Geode Beds (Dugway Geode Beds)
Dugway, Utah · BLM Land
Famous BLM geode beds producing beautiful crystal-lined geodes formed 6-8 million years ago from rhyolite volcanic activity. Trapped gasses formed cav...
Utah Obsidian Beds
Fillmore, Utah · BLM Land
BLM areas for black and mahogany obsidian in west-central Utah. Volcanic deposits from the Black Rock Desert region.
Utah Red Beryl (Bixbyite) Area
Delta, Utah · Fee Dig
The Thomas Range is the only place in the world where red beryl (bixbite) is found. One of the rarest gemstones on Earth. Private fee-dig operations l...
Utah Sunstone Area
Beaver, Utah · BLM Land
BLM area in the Mineral Mountains, the largest exposed plutonic body in Utah with rock compositions from quartz monzonite to granite. Collectors find ...
Utah Variscite (Lucin Area)
Lucin, Utah · BLM Land
BLM area in northwest Utah near the ghost town of Lucin, known for producing variscite — a rare hydrated aluminum phosphate mineral (green, often mist...
⛏️ Recommended Gear
Make the most of your visit to Solar Wind Bixbyite & Pink Topaz Mine with the right equipment.
Rock Hammer
The most essential rockhounding tool. Choose a hammer with both a flat striking face and a pointed pick end.
Typical: $25-45
Safety Glasses
Mandatory protective gear. Rock chips fly unpredictably when hammering.
Typical: $10-20
Chisel Set
Cold chisels in 3-4 sizes for precise extraction from matrix rock.
Typical: $15-30
Geologist's Pick
A heavier crack hammer for splitting hard rock. Essential for hard rock mining areas.
Typical: $35-60
Sifting Screen
Stackable mesh screens for sifting gravel and dirt. Essential for gem and fossil hunting.
Typical: $20-40
UV Flashlight
Long-wave UV light for finding fluorescent minerals and Yooperlites.
Typical: $15-35