Where to Find Aegirine in the United States
2 mapped aegirine spots across 2 U.S. states. Aegirine is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. The map below shows where collectors most often find it on legal public ground.
Learn about aegirine: properties & identification →Map showing where to find aegirine across the United States, with 2 mapped spots
Top states for aegirine
States ranked by number of aegirine spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused aegirine-in-state list.
Every aegirine spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LibbyNational Forest Development Road 618 | Lincoln County | 48.3039, -115.5964 | Public | |
| Lyon Mountain | Clinton County | 44.7227, -73.8541 | Public |
Aegirine rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find aegirine in the U.S.?+
Montana, New York have the highest concentrations of aegirine in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many aegirine rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
2 mapped spots across 2 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect aegirine on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like aegirine is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with daily and annual limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Always check with the managing agency before a trip.
How do I identify aegirine in the field?+
Field identification of aegirine comes down to color, hardness, fracture, and luster. The RockHoundR app links to geology details for each spot to help narrow down what you might be picking up.
Hunt aegirine on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
