Where to Find Chloritoid in the United States
1 mapped chloritoid spots across 1 U.S. states. Chloritoid 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 chloritoid across the United States, with 1 mapped spots
Top states for chloritoid
States ranked by number of chloritoid spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused chloritoid-in-state list.
Every chloritoid spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Snowbird MountainsFS 304 | Cherokee County |
| 35.2367, -83.8703 | Public |
Chloritoid rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find chloritoid in the U.S.?+
North Carolina have the highest concentrations of chloritoid in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many chloritoid 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 chloritoid on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like chloritoid 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 chloritoid in the field?+
Field identification of chloritoid 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 chloritoid on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
