Where to Find Fluorite in Utah

Utah fluorite shows up in two main settings. Spor Mountain in Juab County, the world's primary beryllium source, produces lavender-purple fluorite octahedrons in the topaz-bearing rhyolite, often with bertrandite and red beryl associations. Indian Peaks in Beaver County yields green and purple fluorite in rhyolite vugs. Smaller showings line the cuts in Cottonwood Canyon east of Salt Lake City, with cubic green and colorless crystals in carbonate matrix. The Lost Sheep and Lost Wonder claims at Spor Mountain are the standard collecting ground when access is open. Surface fluorite weathers cleaner here than in wetter states.

Spot list checked against source data on April 1, 2026.

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Every fluorite spot we track in Utah

Standout fluorite spots in Utah

Hand-picked from the full list above, with the reason each one earns a trip.

Best counties for fluorite in Utah

Ranked by the number of mapped fluorite spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.

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 Utah FAQ

Where can you find fluorite in Utah?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Juab County, Beaver County, and Millard County. Known collecting areas include Spor Mountain (Juab County), Indian Peaks (Beaver County), and Cottonwood Canyon (Salt Lake 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 Utah?+
23 spots across 9 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 Utah?+
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. 14 of the 23 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.

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