Where to Find Bertrandite in the United States
3 mapped bertrandite spots across 3 U.S. states. Bertrandite 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 bertrandite across the United States, with 3 mapped spots
Top states for bertrandite
States ranked by number of bertrandite spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused bertrandite-in-state list.
Every bertrandite spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centennial ConeElk Range Trail | Jefferson County |
| 39.7554, -105.3607 | Public |
| Spor MountainEagle Rock | Juab County |
| 39.7588, -113.1974 | Public |
| TigertonSell Lane | Shawano County | 44.7330, -89.0736 | Public |
Bertrandite rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find bertrandite in the U.S.?+
Colorado, Utah, Wisconsin have the highest concentrations of bertrandite in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many bertrandite rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
3 mapped spots across 3 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect bertrandite on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like bertrandite 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 bertrandite in the field?+
Field identification of bertrandite 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 bertrandite on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
