Where to Find Hematite in New Jersey
4 mapped hematite rockhounding spots in New Jersey, across 3 counties. Hematite is iron oxide — the mineral that gives red rocks their color.
Map of 4 hematite rockhounding spots in New Jersey
Hematite by county in New Jersey
Counties ranked by number of hematite spots in our database.
Every hematite spot in New Jersey
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mine Hill (bornite)Iron Mountain Road | Morris County | 40.8866, -74.6050 | Public | |
| Pompton LakesI 287 | Passaic County | 41.0054, -74.3071 | Public | |
| Prospect Park QuarryNorth 16th Street | Passaic County | 40.9404, -74.1748 | Public | |
| Union CountyValley Road | Somerset County | 40.6602, -74.4091 | Public |
Hematite in New Jersey FAQ
Where can I find hematite in New Jersey?+
RockHoundR tracks 4 hematite spots in New Jersey, spread across 3 counties. The strongest concentration is in Passaic County.
Is collecting hematite legal in New Jersey?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like hematite is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in New Jersey, with daily and annual limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Always confirm rules before a trip.
What is the best hematite location in New Jersey?+
Passaic County has the most hematite spots in our database for New Jersey. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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