Where to Find Barite in South Carolina
3 mapped barite rockhounding spots in South Carolina, across 2 counties. Barite is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States.
Map of 3 barite rockhounding spots in South Carolina
Barite by county in South Carolina
Counties ranked by number of barite spots in our database.
Every barite spot in South Carolina
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee County | Cherokee County | 35.1025, -81.5726 | Public | |
| King's CreekRagan Trail | Cherokee County | 35.0815, -81.4485 | Public | |
| ProsperityElm Street | Newberry County | 34.2088, -81.5193 | Public |
Barite in South Carolina FAQ
Where can I find barite in South Carolina?+
RockHoundR tracks 3 barite spots in South Carolina, spread across 2 counties. The strongest concentration is in Cherokee County.
Is collecting barite legal in South Carolina?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like barite is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in South Carolina, 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 South Carolina?+
Cherokee County has the most barite spots in our database for South Carolina. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
Other states for barite
Other minerals to find in South Carolina
- Amethyst in South Carolina10
- Quartz in South Carolina10
- Gold in South Carolina8
- Kyanite in South Carolina6
- Smoky Quartz in South Carolina6
- Beryl in South Carolina5
- Garnet in South Carolina5
- Petrified Wood in South Carolina5
- Pyrite in South Carolina5
- Tourmaline in South Carolina5
- Corundum in South Carolina4
- Sillimanite in South Carolina3
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