Where to Find Chondrodite in the United States
3 mapped chondrodite spots across 2 U.S. states. Chondrodite 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 chondrodite across the United States, with 3 mapped spots
Top states for chondrodite
States ranked by number of chondrodite spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused chondrodite-in-state list.
Every chondrodite spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mt. FreedomRandolph Trails/Patriots' Path (Blue) | Morris County |
| 40.8207, -74.5848 | Public |
| SpartaBenham Way | Sussex County | 41.0562, -74.6748 | Public | |
| Tilly Foster Iron MineOld Mine Road | Putnam County |
| 41.4130, -73.6421 | Public |
Chondrodite rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find chondrodite in the U.S.?+
New Jersey, New York have the highest concentrations of chondrodite in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many chondrodite rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
3 mapped spots across 2 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect chondrodite on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like chondrodite 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 chondrodite in the field?+
Field identification of chondrodite 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 chondrodite on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
