Where to Find Fluorite in Missouri
Missouri has 7 mapped collecting spots that report fluorite, spread across 5 counties. 7 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Every fluorite spot we track in Missouri
Iron MountainSaint Francois County, MissouriPublic access · Yellow Garnet, Apatite, Barite +8- GranitevilleIron County, MissouriPublic access · Actinolite, Apatite, Beryl +7
- St. FrancisvilleClark County, MissouriPublic access · Geode, Barite, Calcite +5
- EminenceShannon County, MissouriPublic access · Calcite, Chalcopyrite, Cuprite +3
- Saint Charles QuarrySaint Charles County, MissouriPublic access · Yellow Calcite, Green Calcite, Chert Nodule +3
- Shepherd MountainIron County, MissouriPublic access · Fluorite, Hematite, Magnetite +1
- Weber QuarrySaint Charles County, MissouriPublic access · Geode, Fluorite, Millerite +1
Best counties for fluorite in Missouri
Ranked by the number of mapped fluorite spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
- Iron County2 spots
- Saint Charles County2 spots
- Clark County1 spot
- Saint Francois County1 spot
- Shannon County1 spot
Before you go
Read the fluorite identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Fluorite in the encyclopedia.
Fluorite in Missouri FAQ
Where can you find fluorite in Missouri?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Iron County, Saint Charles County, and Clark County. Every spot on this page is on the map, and each spot's own page has its coordinates and access notes.
How many fluorite spots are mapped in Missouri?+
7 spots across 5 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 fluorite in Missouri?+
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. 7 of the 7 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
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Hunt fluorite in Missouri 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.
