Where to Find Halloysite in the United States
5 mapped halloysite spots across 4 U.S. states. Halloysite 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 halloysite across the United States, with 5 mapped spots
Top states for halloysite
States ranked by number of halloysite spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused halloysite-in-state list.
Every halloysite spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Table Mountains (North and South)North Table Loop Trail | Jefferson County | 39.7740, -105.2009 | Public | |
| GorePinhoti Trail | Chattooga County |
| 34.5488, -85.2564 | Public |
| Rising FawnI 59 | Dade County |
| 34.7473, -85.5404 | Public |
| Winston-SalemWaughtown Connector Greenway | Forsyth County | 36.0820, -80.2043 | Public | |
| Lake Mountain | Utah County |
| 40.2069, -111.9383 | Public |
Halloysite rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find halloysite in the U.S.?+
Georgia, Colorado, North Carolina have the highest concentrations of halloysite in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many halloysite rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
5 mapped spots across 4 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect halloysite on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like halloysite 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 halloysite in the field?+
Field identification of halloysite 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 halloysite on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
