Where to Find Barite in Illinois
3 mapped barite rockhounding spots in Illinois, across 2 counties. Barite is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States.
Map of 3 barite rockhounding spots in Illinois
Barite by county in Illinois
Counties ranked by number of barite spots in our database.
Every barite spot in Illinois
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Glen CreekNorth County Road 700 | Hancock County | 40.3714, -91.3755 | Public | |
| Cave-In RockHastie Mine Road | Hardin County | 37.5032, -88.2052 | Public | |
| Minerva Mine AreaMinerva Mine Road | Hardin County |
| 37.5431, -88.1563 | Public |
Barite in Illinois FAQ
Where can I find barite in Illinois?+
RockHoundR tracks 3 barite spots in Illinois, spread across 2 counties. The strongest concentration is in Hardin County.
Is collecting barite legal in Illinois?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like barite is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Illinois, with daily and annual limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Always confirm rules before a trip.
What is the best barite location in Illinois?+
Hardin County has the most barite spots in our database for Illinois. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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