Where to Find Hematite in Pennsylvania
4 mapped hematite rockhounding spots in Pennsylvania, across 4 counties. Hematite is iron oxide — the mineral that gives red rocks their color.
Map of 4 hematite rockhounding spots in Pennsylvania
Hematite by county in Pennsylvania
Counties ranked by number of hematite spots in our database.
Every hematite spot in Pennsylvania
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GirtyPA 56;PA 156 | Armstrong County | 40.6354, -79.4072 | Public | |
| WarwickLaurel Lane | Chester County | 40.1773, -75.8000 | Public | |
| Little Rocky RidgeKettle Sale Haul Road | Cumberland County | 40.0335, -77.3257 | Public | |
| LancasterWest Quarry Road | Lancaster County | 40.1347, -76.0609 | Public |
Hematite in Pennsylvania FAQ
Where can I find hematite in Pennsylvania?+
RockHoundR tracks 4 hematite spots in Pennsylvania, spread across 4 counties. The strongest concentration is in Armstrong County.
Is collecting hematite legal in Pennsylvania?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like hematite is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania?+
Armstrong County has the most hematite spots in our database for Pennsylvania. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
Other states for hematite
Other minerals to find in Pennsylvania
- Quartz in Pennsylvania32
- Jasper in Pennsylvania13
- Calcite in Pennsylvania11
- Pyrite in Pennsylvania11
- Amethyst in Pennsylvania10
- Petrified Wood in Pennsylvania9
- Azurite in Pennsylvania7
- Chalcedony in Pennsylvania7
- Chert in Pennsylvania7
- Malachite in Pennsylvania7
- Fluorite in Pennsylvania6
- Magnetite in Pennsylvania6
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