Utah Obsidian Beds
Approximate — check official site before visiting
BLM areas for black and mahogany obsidian in west-central Utah. Volcanic deposits from the Black Rock Desert region.
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📍 Nearby Locations in Utah
Topaz Mountain
Juab County, Utah · BLM Land
BLM land producing gem-quality topaz crystals, red beryl, garnet, and obsidian. Surface collecting permitted for personal use. Desert terrain requires...
Utah Geode Beds (Dugway Geode Beds)
Dugway, Utah · BLM Land
Famous BLM geode beds producing beautiful crystal-lined geodes. Dugway geodes can have quartz, calcite, and rarely amethyst centers. Popular family de...
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.
Utah Variscite (Lucin Area)
Lucin, Utah · BLM Land
BLM area in northwest Utah for variscite — a green phosphate mineral used as a gemstone. Unique to this region.
Utah Sunstone Area
Beaver, Utah · BLM Land
BLM area for labradorite/sunstone feldspar with aventurescence. Near the Mineral Mountains.
⛏️ Recommended Gear
Make the most of your visit to Utah Obsidian Beds 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