Where to Find Argentite in the United States
7 mapped argentite spots across 4 U.S. states. Argentite 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 argentite: properties & identification →Map showing where to find argentite across the United States, with 7 mapped spots
Top states for argentite
States ranked by number of argentite spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused argentite-in-state list.
Every argentite spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama MineAlabama Mine Road | Placer County |
| 38.8446, -121.1575 | Public |
| GeorgetownGeorgetown Road | Grant County |
| 32.8467, -108.0225 | Public |
| Granite GapNM 80;US 80 Hist | Hidalgo County |
| 32.0792, -108.9799 | Public |
| Gold HillGold Hill Trail #64 | Taos County |
| 36.6430, -105.4558 | Public |
| Chinati Mts | Presidio County |
| 29.9012, -104.5124 | Public |
| ModenaGold Springs Road | Iron County | 37.8829, -114.0379 | Public | |
| Santaquin & Silver Lake mining districtsYankee Mine Road | Utah County |
| 40.5431, -111.6320 | Public |
Argentite rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find argentite in the U.S.?+
New Mexico, Utah, California have the highest concentrations of argentite in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many argentite rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
7 mapped spots across 4 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect argentite on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like argentite 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 argentite in the field?+
Field identification of argentite 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 argentite on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
