Where to Find Chrysotile Asbestos in the United States
1 mapped chrysotile asbestos spots across 1 U.S. states. Chrysotile Asbestos 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 chrysotile asbestos across the United States, with 1 mapped spots
Top states for chrysotile asbestos
States ranked by number of chrysotile asbestos spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused chrysotile asbestos-in-state list.
Every chrysotile asbestos spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Area Near West PointRivercrest Road | Orange County |
| 41.3390, -73.9740 | Public |
Chrysotile Asbestos rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find chrysotile asbestos in the U.S.?+
New York have the highest concentrations of chrysotile asbestos in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many chrysotile asbestos 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 chrysotile asbestos on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like chrysotile asbestos 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 asbestos in the field?+
Field identification of chrysotile asbestos 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 asbestos on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
