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Where to Find Barite in Indiana

Indiana has 5 mapped collecting spots that report barite, spread across 4 counties. The largest share sits in Lawrence County with 2 spots. 5 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.

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Every barite spot we track in Indiana

Standout barite spots in Indiana

Hand-picked from the full list above, with the reason each one earns a trip.

Best counties for barite in Indiana

Ranked by the number of mapped barite spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.

Before you go

Read the barite identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Barite in the encyclopedia.

Barite in Indiana FAQ

Where can you find barite in Indiana?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Lawrence County, Monroe County, and Owen County. Every spot on this page is on the map, and each spot's own page has its coordinates and access notes.
How many barite spots are mapped in Indiana?+
5 spots across 4 counties. The RockHoundR app keeps the same spots on an offline map with public land overlays, geology layers, and your saved finds.
Is it legal to collect barite in Indiana?+
Hand collecting of common rocks and minerals in small amounts for personal use is generally allowed on BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are closed to collecting. 5 of the 5 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.

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Hunt barite in Indiana with the map in your pocket

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