Topaz Mountain

1. Start on I-15 heading south (if coming from Salt Lake City) or north (if coming from St. George) to Exit 228 for Nephi/Main Street.

2. Turn west onto UT-132 W/Main Street and continue for approximately 33 miles to the town of Delta, Utah.

3. In Delta, turn south on US-6/US-50 and follow it for about 5 miles.

4. Turn west on UT-257 and continue for 32 miles toward the town of Lynndyl.

5. At the junction in Lynndyl, continue south on UT-257 for another 20 miles to the town of Hinckley.

6. From Hinckley, head west on Brush Wellman Road (also known as West 2000 South) for approximately 50 miles.

7. Look for signs directing you to Topaz Mountain on your right. Follow the marked dirt roads for a few miles to reach the designated collecting area.

⚠️ Important Notes:

• The final stretch includes dirt roads that may require a high-clearance vehicle, especially after rain.

• There are no services available near Topaz Mountain, so be sure to bring plenty of water, food, and supplies.

• Cell service can be spotty in the area, so downloading maps in advance is recommended.

Primary Minerals

• Topaz – Typically amber to clear in color, often found in rhyolite cavities.

• Red Beryl (Bixbite) – A rare and valuable red gemstone, one of the rarest minerals in the world.

• Garnet – Often found in small crystal formations.

• Fluorite – Usually occurs in shades of purple or green.

• Pseudobrookite – A rare mineral known for its slender black crystal formations.

Additional Minerals

• Quartz – Often in the form of smoky quartz crystals.

• Hematite – Metallic black to silver-colored mineral.

• Opal – Typically found in small, clear to milky-white deposits.

• Zircon – Found as small, reddish-brown crystals.

• Amethyst – Occasionally found in geode-like formations.

• Obsidian – A volcanic glass that can be found in small amounts.

Rock Types

• Rhyolite – The dominant volcanic rock in