Where to Find Fluorite in Virginia
Virginia has 5 mapped collecting spots that report fluorite, spread across 4 counties. The largest share sits in Amelia County with 2 spots. 3 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Every fluorite spot we track in Virginia
Best spotAmelia Court HouseAmelia County, VirginiaPublic access · Amazonite, Amethyst, Feldspar +8
Wythe CountyWythe County, VirginiaPermission required · Aragonite, Calcite, Fluorite +7
FaberAlbemarle County, VirginiaPublic access · Azurite, Cerussite, Chalcopyrite +6- WhitetopGrayson County, VirginiaPermission required · Calcite, Fluorite, Selenite +1
- Amelia CountyAmelia County, VirginiaPublic access · Fluorite
Standout fluorite spots in Virginia
Hand-picked from the full list above, with the reason each one earns a trip.
Best counties for fluorite in Virginia
Ranked by the number of mapped fluorite spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
- Amelia County2 spots
- Albemarle County1 spot
- Grayson County1 spot
- Wythe 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 Virginia FAQ
Where can you find fluorite in Virginia?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Amelia County, Albemarle County, and Grayson 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 Virginia?+
5 spots across 4 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 Virginia?+
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. 3 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 Virginia 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.
