Where to Find Chlorite
29 mapped chlorite spots across 14 regions. Pick a region for its local guide, or browse every spot by country below. 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.
Top regions for chlorite
Map showing where to find chlorite, with 29 mapped spots
Every mapped chlorite spot
Chlorite rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find chlorite?+
Utah, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin have the highest concentrations of chlorite in this list. Quality and access vary by area, so open the linked region pages for a detailed view.
How many chlorite rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
29 mapped spots across 14 regions. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect chlorite on public land?+
In the U.S., 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. Rules differ by country and region, so 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.
