Where to Find Chrysotile in the United States
3 mapped chrysotile spots across 3 U.S. states. Chrysotile 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 chrysotile: properties & identification →Map showing where to find chrysotile across the United States, with 3 mapped spots
Top states for chrysotile
States ranked by number of chrysotile spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused chrysotile-in-state list.
Every chrysotile spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CardiffQuarry Road | Harford County |
| 39.7096, -76.3342 | Public |
| Davis Mountain | Alexander County |
| 36.0116, -81.2418 | Public |
| Dresser Trap Rock QuarryEast Avenue North | Polk County |
| 45.3790, -92.6297 | Public |
Chrysotile rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find chrysotile in the U.S.?+
Maryland, North Carolina, Wisconsin have the highest concentrations of chrysotile in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many chrysotile rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
3 mapped spots across 3 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect chrysotile on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like chrysotile 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 chrysotile in the field?+
Field identification of chrysotile 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 chrysotile on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
