Where to Find Curtisite in the United States
1 mapped curtisite spots across 1 U.S. states. Curtisite 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 curtisite across the United States, with 1 mapped spots
Top states for curtisite
States ranked by number of curtisite spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused curtisite-in-state list.
Every curtisite spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unnamed Location (Chalcedony/Curtisite)Buchanan Street | — |
| 37.7698, -122.4269 | Public |
Curtisite rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find curtisite in the U.S.?+
California have the highest concentrations of curtisite in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many curtisite 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 curtisite on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like curtisite 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 curtisite in the field?+
Field identification of curtisite 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 curtisite on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
