Where to Find Bementite in the United States
2 mapped bementite spots across 1 U.S. states. Bementite 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 bementite across the United States, with 2 mapped spots
Top states for bementite
States ranked by number of bementite spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused bementite-in-state list.
Every bementite spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woods MineDyerville Loop Road | Humboldt County |
| 40.2046, -123.7050 | Public |
| Impassable Rock | Mendocino County |
| 39.5363, -123.1216 | Public |
Bementite rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find bementite in the U.S.?+
California have the highest concentrations of bementite in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many bementite rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
2 mapped spots across 1 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect bementite on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like bementite 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 bementite in the field?+
Field identification of bementite 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 bementite on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
