Where to Find Fluorapatite in Maine
Maine has 7 mapped collecting spots that report fluorapatite, spread across 4 counties. The largest share sits in Oxford County with 4 spots. 5 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible, and 1 is a fee-dig site.
Spot list checked against source data on April 1, 2026.
Every fluorapatite spot we track in Maine
Best spotCatherine Mountain (Donnell Pond)Hancock County, MainePermission required · Molybdenite, Scheelite, Fluorapatite +2
Bumpus QuarryOxford County, MainePublic access · Albite, Almandine Garnet, Autunite +11
Berry-Havey QuarryAndroscoggin County, MaineFee dig · Tourmaline, Watermelon Tourmaline, Beryl +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
- Ragged Jack MountainOxford County, MainePublic access · Almandine Garnet, Chrysoberyl, Fluorapatite +4
Standout fluorapatite spots in Maine
Hand-picked from the full list above, with the reason each one earns a trip.
Best counties for fluorapatite in Maine
Ranked by the number of mapped fluorapatite spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
- Oxford County4 spots
- Androscoggin County1 spot
- Hancock County1 spot
- Sagadahoc County1 spot
Fluorapatite in Maine FAQ
Where can you find fluorapatite in Maine?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Oxford County, Androscoggin County, and Hancock County. Every spot on this page is on the map, and each spot's own page has its coordinates and access notes.
How many fluorapatite spots are mapped in Maine?+
7 spots across 4 counties. The RockHoundR app keeps the same spots on an offline map with public land overlays, geology layers, and your saved finds.
Is it legal to collect fluorapatite in Maine?+
Hand collecting of common rocks and minerals in small amounts for personal use is generally allowed on BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are closed to collecting. 5 of the 7 mapped spots here sit on land marked public, and 1 is a fee-dig operation where you pay for access and keep what you find. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
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Hunt fluorapatite in Maine with the map in your pocket
RockHoundR puts these spots on an offline map with BLM and Forest Service overlays, geology layers, and a log for your finds.
