Where to Find Fluorite in Tennessee
Tennessee has 5 mapped collecting spots that report fluorite, spread across 5 counties. 4 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Every fluorite spot we track in Tennessee
Best spotSweetwaterMonroe County, TennesseePermission required · Barite, Fluorite, Sphalerite
GreeneHawkins County, TennesseePublic access · Calcite, Celestite, Dolomite +7- Cannon CountyCannon County, TennesseePublic access · Calcite, Fluorite, Geode +4
- Marion CountyMarion County, TennesseePublic access · Barite, Fluorite, Galena +2
- MontereyPutnam County, TennesseePublic access · Calcite, Celestite, Dolomite +2
Standout fluorite spots in Tennessee
Hand-picked from the full list above, with the reason each one earns a trip.
Best counties for fluorite in Tennessee
Ranked by the number of mapped fluorite spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
- Cannon County1 spot
- Hawkins County1 spot
- Marion County1 spot
- Monroe County1 spot
- Putnam 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 Tennessee FAQ
Where can you find fluorite in Tennessee?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Cannon County, Hawkins County, and Marion 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 Tennessee?+
5 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 Tennessee?+
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. 4 of the 5 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
Where else to find fluorite
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Hunt fluorite in Tennessee 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.
