Where to Find Covellite in the United States
1 mapped covellite spots across 1 U.S. states. Covellite 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 covellite: properties & identification →Map showing where to find covellite across the United States, with 1 mapped spots
Top states for covellite
States ranked by number of covellite spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused covellite-in-state list.
Every covellite spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dollyhyde CreekDollyhyde Road | Frederick County | 39.4740, -77.2262 | Public |
Covellite rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find covellite in the U.S.?+
Maryland have the highest concentrations of covellite in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many covellite 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 covellite on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like covellite 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 covellite in the field?+
Field identification of covellite 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 covellite on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
