Where to Find Favosites in the United States
1 mapped favosites spots across 1 U.S. states. Favosites 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 favosites across the United States, with 1 mapped spots
Top states for favosites
States ranked by number of favosites spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused favosites-in-state list.
Every favosites spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fogelsanger QuarryBroadway | Erie County |
| 42.8998, -78.7407 | Public |
Favosites rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find favosites in the U.S.?+
New York have the highest concentrations of favosites in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many favosites 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 favosites on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like favosites 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 favosites in the field?+
Field identification of favosites 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 favosites on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
