Where to Find Fluorite in Kentucky
11 mapped fluorite rockhounding spots in Kentucky, across 7 counties. Fluorite is a soft, brilliantly colored mineral that forms cubes and octahedrons.
Map of 11 fluorite rockhounding spots in Kentucky
Fluorite by county in Kentucky
Counties ranked by number of fluorite spots in our database.
Every fluorite spot in Kentucky
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caldwell QuarryStanford Road | Boyle County | 37.6262, -84.7464 | Public | |
| Crider | Caldwell County | 37.1949, -87.9712 | Public | |
| Princeton | Caldwell County | 37.0919, -87.8451 | Public | |
| Big Four FaultKY 297 | Crittenden County | 37.3497, -88.1926 | Public | |
| Crittenden CountyIrma White Road | Crittenden County | 37.3677, -88.1750 | Public | |
| Lincoln CountyNorth Fishing Creek Road | Lincoln County | 37.3433, -84.6821 | Public | |
| BirdsvilleBizzel Bluff Road | Livingston County | 37.2012, -88.3728 | Public | |
| CarrsvilleTolu Road | Livingston County | 37.3959, -88.3528 | Public | |
| GratzKY 355 | Owen County | 38.4772, -84.9605 | Public | |
| Kentucky River BendMundys Landing Road | Woodford County | 37.8473, -84.7663 | Public | |
| TroyMundys Landing Road | Woodford County | 37.8515, -84.7664 | Public |
Fluorite in Kentucky FAQ
Where can I find fluorite in Kentucky?+
RockHoundR tracks 11 fluorite spots in Kentucky, spread across 7 counties. The strongest concentration is in Caldwell County.
Is collecting fluorite legal in Kentucky?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like fluorite is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Kentucky, 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 Kentucky?+
Caldwell County has the most fluorite spots in our database for Kentucky. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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