Where to Find Bixbyite in the United States

1 mapped bixbyite spots across 1 U.S. states. Bixbyite 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 bixbyite across the United States, with 1 mapped spots

Top states for bixbyite

States ranked by number of bixbyite spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused bixbyite-in-state list.

Every bixbyite spot we track

Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.

Bixbyite rockhounding FAQ

Where is the best place to find bixbyite in the U.S.?+
Utah have the highest concentrations of bixbyite in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many bixbyite rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
1 mapped spots across 1 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect bixbyite on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like bixbyite 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 bixbyite in the field?+
Field identification of bixbyite 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 bixbyite on the map

Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.

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