Where to Find Anglesite in the United States
14 mapped anglesite spots across 8 U.S. states. Anglesite is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. The map below shows where collectors most often find it on legal public ground.
Map showing where to find anglesite across the United States, with 14 mapped spots
Top states for anglesite
States ranked by number of anglesite spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused anglesite-in-state list.
Every anglesite spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
Anglesite rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find anglesite in the U.S.?+
Utah, Missouri, North Carolina have the highest concentrations of anglesite in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many anglesite rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
14 mapped spots across 8 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect anglesite on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like anglesite 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 anglesite in the field?+
Field identification of anglesite 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.
