Where to Find Chlorite in the United States
29 mapped chlorite spots across 12 U.S. states. Chlorite 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 chlorite across the United States, with 29 mapped spots
Top states for chlorite
States ranked by number of chlorite spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused chlorite-in-state list.
Every chlorite spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
Chlorite rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find chlorite in the U.S.?+
Utah, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin have the highest concentrations of chlorite in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many chlorite rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
29 mapped spots across 12 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect chlorite on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like chlorite 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 chlorite in the field?+
Field identification of chlorite 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 chlorite on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
