Where to Find Hematite
81 mapped hematite spots across 27 regions in 2 countries. Pick a region for its local guide, or browse every spot by country below. Hematite is iron oxide — the mineral that gives red rocks their color. Specular and crystalline hematite show up in Lake Superior iron ranges, and botryoidal kidney ore turns up in many Western districts.
Top regions for hematite
United States
80 spots · 26 regionsCanada
1 spots · 1 regionsMap showing where to find hematite, with 81 mapped spots
Every mapped hematite spot
Hematite rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find hematite?+
Utah, Missouri, North Carolina have the highest concentrations of hematite in this list. Quality and access vary by area, so open the linked region pages for a detailed view.
How many hematite rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
81 mapped spots across 27 regions in 2 countries. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect hematite on public land?+
In the U.S., casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like hematite 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. Rules differ by country and region, so always check with the managing agency before a trip.
How do I identify hematite in the field?+
Field identification of hematite 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 hematite on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
