Where to Find Fluorite
133 mapped fluorite spots across 32 regions in 2 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 regionsMap showing where to find fluorite, with 133 mapped spots
Every mapped fluorite spot
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?+
133 mapped spots across 32 regions in 2 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.
Hunt fluorite on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
