Where to Find Brucite in the United States
7 mapped brucite spots across 4 U.S. states. Brucite 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 brucite across the United States, with 7 mapped spots
Top states for brucite
States ranked by number of brucite spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused brucite-in-state list.
Every brucite spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Funks Pond Recreational AreaFunks Pond Trail | Cecil County |
| 39.6707, -76.1718 | Public |
| Rock SpringsOld Mill Road | Cecil County |
| 39.7201, -76.1763 | Public |
| Reed Mine & Walkens MineWest Jarrettsville Road | Harford County |
| 39.6119, -76.4572 | Public |
| Tilly Foster Iron MineOld Mine Road | Putnam County |
| 41.4130, -73.6421 | Public |
| WrightsdaleHorseshoe Loop Road | Chester County |
| 39.7275, -76.1326 | Public |
| Cecil CountyQuarry Road | Lancaster County |
| 39.7205, -76.1459 | Public |
| West Spring | Beaver County |
| 38.5339, -113.1282 | Public |
Brucite rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find brucite in the U.S.?+
Maryland, Pennsylvania, New York have the highest concentrations of brucite in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many brucite rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
7 mapped spots across 4 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect brucite on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like brucite 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 brucite in the field?+
Field identification of brucite 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 brucite on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
