Where to Find Bityite in the United States
2 mapped bityite spots across 1 U.S. states. Bityite 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 bityite across the United States, with 2 mapped spots
Top states for bityite
States ranked by number of bityite spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused bityite-in-state list.
Every bityite spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harding Pegmatite Mine | Taos County |
| 36.1933, -105.7950 | Public |
| Harding Pegmatite outcrops | Taos County |
| 36.1932, -105.7948 | Public |
Bityite rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find bityite in the U.S.?+
New Mexico have the highest concentrations of bityite in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many bityite 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 bityite on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like bityite 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 bityite in the field?+
Field identification of bityite 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 bityite on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
