Where to Find Fluorapatite
18 mapped fluorapatite spots across 9 regions in 2 countries. Pick a region for its local guide, or browse every spot below. Fluorapatite is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. The map below shows where collectors most often find it on legal public ground.
Every mapped fluorapatite spot
Best spotClark Hill QuarriesLower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, ConnecticutPublic access · Beryl, Aquamarine, Garnet +7
Best spotCatherine Mountain (Donnell Pond)Hancock County, MainePermission required · Molybdenite, Scheelite, Fluorapatite +2
Best spotCrystal MountainLarimer County, ColoradoPublic access · Beryl, Aquamarine, Fluorapatite +2
Bumpus QuarryOxford County, MainePublic access · Albite, Almandine Garnet, Autunite +11
Berry-Havey QuarryAndroscoggin County, MaineFee dig · Tourmaline, Watermelon Tourmaline, Beryl +7- Duchesne CountyDuchesne County, UtahPermission required · Analcite, Anhydrite, Crocidolite +7
- Hedgehog Hill QuarryOxford County, MainePublic access · Albite, Almandine Garnet, Beryl +7
- Porcupine Hill QuarrySagadahoc County, MainePublic access · Albite, Almandine Garnet, Beryl +6
- Singepole Mountain QuarryOxford County, MainePublic access · Almandine Garnet, Beryl, Biotite +5
- Rabb CanyonGrant County, New MexicoPublic access · Moonstone, Smoky Quartz, Quartz +4
- Ragged Jack MountainOxford County, MainePublic access · Almandine Garnet, Chrysoberyl, Fluorapatite +4
- Tin MountainCuster County, South DakotaCheck locally · Fluorapatite, Quartz, Almandine Garnet +4
- Autoroute 50 RoadcutArgenteuil, QuébecCheck locally · Garnet Group, Diopside, Titanite +2
- Uinta MountainsDuchesne County, UtahPermission required · Apatite, Collophane, Fluorapatite +2
- Brush CreekUintah County, UtahPublic access · Apatite, Fluorapatite, Francolite +1
- Moose II PegmatiteNorth Slave Region, Northwest TerritoriesPermission required · Beryl, Columbite-(fe), Fluorapatite +1
- Rose RoadSaint Lawrence County, New YorkPublic access · Diopside, Calcite, Fluorapatite
- November MineCuster County, South DakotaPermission required · Arsenopyrite, Fluorapatite
Top regions for fluorapatite
United States
16 spots · 7 regionsCanada
2 spots · 2 regionsFluorapatite rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find fluorapatite?+
Maine, Utah, South Dakota have the highest concentrations of fluorapatite in this list. Quality and access vary by area, so open the linked region pages for a detailed view.
How many fluorapatite rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
18 mapped spots across 9 regions in 2 countries. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect fluorapatite on public land?+
In the U.S., casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like fluorapatite 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. Rules differ by country and region, so always check with the managing agency before a trip.
How do I identify fluorapatite in the field?+
Field identification of fluorapatite 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 fluorapatite on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
