Where to Find Barite Roses in the United States
1 mapped barite roses spots across 1 U.S. states. Barite Roses 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 barite roses across the United States, with 1 mapped spots
Top states for barite roses
States ranked by number of barite roses spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused barite roses-in-state list.
Every barite roses spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smoky Hill River (amber) | Ellsworth County |
| 38.6586, -98.0576 | Public |
Barite Roses rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find barite roses in the U.S.?+
Kansas have the highest concentrations of barite roses in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many barite roses rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
1 mapped spots across 1 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect barite roses on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like barite roses 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 barite roses in the field?+
Field identification of barite roses 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 barite roses on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
