Where to Find Celestine in the United States
3 mapped celestine spots across 3 U.S. states. Celestine is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. The map below shows where collectors most often find it on legal public ground.
Learn about celestine: properties & identification →Map showing where to find celestine across the United States, with 3 mapped spots
Top states for celestine
States ranked by number of celestine spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused celestine-in-state list.
Every celestine spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Granby QuarrySouth Main Street | Capitol Planning Region | 41.9361, -72.7400 | Public | |
| Meckley's QuarryToad Valley Road | Northumberland County |
| 40.6756, -76.8320 | Public |
| Montreal MineWisconsin Avenue | Iron County |
| 46.4281, -90.2337 | Public |
Celestine rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find celestine in the U.S.?+
Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin have the highest concentrations of celestine in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many celestine 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 celestine on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like celestine 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 celestine in the field?+
Field identification of celestine 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 celestine on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
