Where to Find Apophyllite in the United States
6 mapped apophyllite spots across 5 U.S. states. Apophyllite 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 apophyllite: properties & identification →Map showing where to find apophyllite across the United States, with 6 mapped spots
Top states for apophyllite
States ranked by number of apophyllite spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused apophyllite-in-state list.
Every apophyllite spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Point AreaBattery East Road | — | 37.8089, -122.4762 | Public | |
| New Almaden Area MinesBertram Road | Santa Clara County |
| 37.1760, -121.8208 | Public |
| Table Mountains (North and South)North Table Loop Trail | Jefferson County | 39.7740, -105.2009 | Public | |
| Union CountyValley Road | Somerset County | 40.6602, -74.4091 | Public | |
| KnauertownSaint Peters Road | Chester County | 40.1837, -75.7315 | Public | |
| Hells Hole Canyon | Uintah County |
| 39.9715, -109.1309 | Public |
Apophyllite rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find apophyllite in the U.S.?+
California, Colorado, New Jersey have the highest concentrations of apophyllite in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many apophyllite rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
6 mapped spots across 5 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect apophyllite on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like apophyllite 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 apophyllite in the field?+
Field identification of apophyllite 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 apophyllite on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
