Where to Find Labradorite in the United States
11 mapped labradorite spots across 5 U.S. states. Labradorite 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 labradorite across the United States, with 11 mapped spots
Top states for labradorite
States ranked by number of labradorite spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused labradorite-in-state list.
Every labradorite spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keeseville | Clinton County | 44.5130, -73.5043 | Public | |
| Cascade LakesState Highway 73 | Essex County | 44.2246, -73.8733 | Public | |
| Opalescent RiverOpalescent Road | Essex County | 44.0181, -74.0478 | Public | |
| Port KentTrembleau Road | Essex County | 44.5216, -73.3957 | Public | |
| Sacandaga RiverState Highway 8 | Hamilton County | 43.4675, -74.2273 | Public | |
| Canadice LakeCanadice Lake Road | Ontario County | 42.7261, -77.5604 | Public | |
| Bullock | Granville County |
| 36.5074, -78.5264 | Public |
| Elijah Mountain Gem MineBrevard Road | Henderson County | 35.3244, -82.5034 | Public | |
| CornwallTwenty-Eighth Division Highway | Lebanon County | 40.2548, -76.3978 | Public | |
| Moosup RiverGold Mine Road | Providence County | 41.7656, -71.7684 | Public | |
| WheatlandWY 34 | Platte County | 41.9392, -105.1064 | Public |
Labradorite rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find labradorite in the U.S.?+
New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania have the highest concentrations of labradorite in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many labradorite rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
11 mapped spots across 5 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect labradorite on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like labradorite 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 labradorite in the field?+
Field identification of labradorite 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 labradorite on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
