Utah Red Beryl (Bixbyite) Area
Approximate — check official site before visiting
The Thomas Range is the only place in the world where red beryl (bixbite) is found. One of the rarest gemstones on Earth.
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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 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 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 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 Red Beryl (Bixbyite) Area 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