Where to Find Fluorite in Arizona
5 mapped fluorite rockhounding spots in Arizona, across 4 counties. Fluorite is a soft, brilliantly colored mineral that forms cubes and octahedrons. Arizona is a copper, agate, and petrified wood state.
Map of 5 fluorite rockhounding spots in Arizona
Fluorite by county in Arizona
Counties ranked by number of fluorite spots in our database.
Every fluorite spot in Arizona
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxbow & Silver Butte MinesOld Payson Road | Gila County | 34.1684, -111.3540 | Public | |
| 2 mi. S of road on way to Bartlett Reservoir | Maricopa County | 33.8367, -111.7521 | Public | |
| Neptune Mine near Grays SpringSouth Sierrita Mountain Road | Pima County | 31.9064, -111.2081 | Public | |
| Area of old Stanton mining campStanton Road | Yavapai County | 34.1569, -112.7362 | Public | |
| On top of steep hillStanton Road | Yavapai County | 34.1537, -112.7637 | Public |
Fluorite in Arizona FAQ
Where can I find fluorite in Arizona?+
RockHoundR tracks 5 fluorite spots in Arizona, spread across 4 counties. The strongest concentration is in Yavapai County.
Is collecting fluorite legal in Arizona?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like fluorite is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Arizona, with daily and annual limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Always confirm rules before a trip.
What is the best fluorite location in Arizona?+
Yavapai County has the most fluorite spots in our database for Arizona. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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