Where to Find Chrysolite in the United States
3 mapped chrysolite spots across 2 U.S. states. Chrysolite 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 chrysolite: properties & identification →Map showing where to find chrysolite across the United States, with 3 mapped spots
Top states for chrysolite
States ranked by number of chrysolite spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused chrysolite-in-state list.
Every chrysolite spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KernersvilleBarrister Court | Forsyth County |
| 36.1459, -80.0960 | Public |
| Ivy CreekSerenity on the Ivy Lane | Madison County |
| 35.7828, -82.6073 | Public |
| IdaIda Road | Page County | 38.6089, -78.4201 | Public |
Chrysolite rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find chrysolite in the U.S.?+
North Carolina, Virginia have the highest concentrations of chrysolite in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many chrysolite 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 chrysolite on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like chrysolite 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 chrysolite in the field?+
Field identification of chrysolite 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 chrysolite on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
