Where to Find Francolite in the United States
3 mapped francolite spots across 1 U.S. states. Francolite is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. The map below shows where collectors most often find it on legal public ground.
Map showing where to find francolite across the United States, with 3 mapped spots
Top states for francolite
States ranked by number of francolite spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused francolite-in-state list.
Every francolite spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uinta Mountains | Daggett County |
| 40.8864, -109.2425 | Public |
| Uinta Mountains | Duchesne County |
| 40.5975, -110.1403 | Public |
| Brush CreekBrush Creek Road | Uintah County |
| 40.4866, -109.3885 | Public |
Francolite rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find francolite in the U.S.?+
Utah have the highest concentrations of francolite in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many francolite rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
3 mapped spots across 1 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect francolite on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like francolite is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with daily and annual limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Always check with the managing agency before a trip.
How do I identify francolite in the field?+
Field identification of francolite comes down to color, hardness, fracture, and luster. The RockHoundR app links to geology details for each spot to help narrow down what you might be picking up.
Hunt francolite on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
