Where to Find Kyanite in the United States
55 mapped kyanite spots across 12 U.S. states. Kyanite 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 kyanite across the United States, with 55 mapped spots
Top states for kyanite
States ranked by number of kyanite spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused kyanite-in-state list.
Every kyanite spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
Kyanite rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find kyanite in the U.S.?+
North Carolina, Georgia, Wisconsin have the highest concentrations of kyanite in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many kyanite rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
55 mapped spots across 12 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect kyanite on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like kyanite 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 kyanite in the field?+
Field identification of kyanite 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 kyanite on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
