Where to Find Albite in Utah
Utah has 5 mapped collecting spots that report albite, spread across 5 counties. 4 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Spot list checked against source data on April 1, 2026.
Every albite spot we track in Utah
Best spotMarysvillePiute County, UtahPublic access · Cinnabar, Alunite, Albite +11
Henry mining districtSevier County, UtahPublic access · Hematite, Limonite, Pyrolusite +13
Granite MountainIron County, UtahPublic access · Actinolite, Albite, Amethyst +10
Amasa ValleyMillard County, UtahCheck locally · Albite, Biotite, Diopside +9
East Tintic MountainsUtah County, UtahPublic access · Albite, Alunite, Bornite +7
Standout albite spots in Utah
Hand-picked from the full list above, with the reason each one earns a trip.
Best counties for albite in Utah
Ranked by the number of mapped albite spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
Before you go
Read the albite identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Albite in the encyclopedia.
Albite in Utah FAQ
Where can you find albite in Utah?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Iron County, Millard County, and Piute County. Every spot on this page is on the map, and each spot's own page has its coordinates and access notes.
How many albite spots are mapped in Utah?+
5 spots across 5 counties. The RockHoundR app keeps the same spots on an offline map with public land overlays, geology layers, and your saved finds.
Is it legal to collect albite in Utah?+
Hand collecting of common rocks and minerals in small amounts for personal use is generally allowed on BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are closed to collecting. 4 of the 5 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
