Where to Find Fluorite
149 mapped fluorite spots across 36 regions in 3 countries. Pick a region for its local guide, or browse every spot by country below. Fluorite is a soft, brilliantly colored mineral that forms cubes and octahedrons. The Cave-in-Rock district in Illinois and several Tennessee, New Mexico, and Colorado localities have produced classic specimens.
Top regions for fluorite
United States
124 spots · 25 regionsCanada
9 spots · 7 regionsUnited Kingdom
16 spots · 4 regionsMap showing where to find fluorite, with 149 mapped spots
Every mapped fluorite spot
124 mapped fluorite spots in United States, most in Utah (23). 111 public, 1 paid, 11 permission.
Showing the top 100 of 124 spots. Explore all 124 on the map
9 mapped fluorite spots in Canada, most in Manitoba (2). 0 public, 3 paid, 3 permission.
| Spot | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Candy Mine | 49.2603, -118.4878 | Paid / fee | |
| Eagle PegmatiteProvincial Road 314 | 50.6124, -95.4579 | Check locally | |
| Shatford Lake | 50.3810, -95.4870 | Permission | |
| La MancheLa Manche Path | 47.6931, -53.9314 | Permission | |
| Pine Point | 60.8333, -114.4667 | Check locally | |
| Mallery Lake | 63.7539, -98.7371 | Check locally | |
| Beryl PitLetterkenny Road | 45.3319, -77.3909 | Paid / fee | |
| Rose Quartz Pit | 45.3181, -77.4256 | Paid / fee | |
| White Road RoadcutChemin White Road | 45.9125, -74.5981 | Permission |
16 mapped fluorite spots in United Kingdom, most in Derbyshire (11). 3 public, 3 paid, 10 permission.
| Spot | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nentsberry Haggs Mine | 54.7993, -2.3655 | Permission | |
| Rampgill Mine | 54.7860, -2.3408 | Paid / fee | |
| Blue John Cavern | 53.3455, -1.8032 | Paid / fee | |
| Dirtlow Rake | 53.3365, -1.7747 | Permission | |
| Golconda MineManystones Lane | 53.0953, -1.6330 | Permission | |
| Jeffrey Lane Open Cut | 53.3211, -1.7433 | Permission | |
| Ladywash Mine | 53.2877, -1.6655 | Permission | |
| Magpie Mine | 53.2106, -1.7424 | Public | |
| Masson Hill Quarry | 53.1229, -1.5711 | Permission | |
| Milldam Mine | 53.3032, -1.7389 | Permission | |
| National Stone CentrePorter Lane | 53.0935, -1.5730 | Public | |
| Odin Mine | 53.3482, -1.8017 | Public | |
| Treak Cliff Cavern | 53.3446, -1.7972 | Paid / fee | |
| Devon Great Consols | 50.5401, -4.2221 | Permission | |
| Groverake Mine | 54.7921, -2.1639 | Permission | |
| Rogerley Mine | 54.7380, -1.9843 | Permission |
Fluorite rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find fluorite?+
Utah, New Mexico, Kentucky have the highest concentrations of fluorite in this list. Quality and access vary by area, so open the linked region pages for a detailed view.
How many fluorite rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
149 mapped spots across 36 regions in 3 countries. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect fluorite on public land?+
In the U.S., casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like fluorite 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 fluorite in the field?+
Field identification of fluorite 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.
