Where to Find Lazulite in the United States

6 mapped lazulite spots across 4 U.S. states. Lazulite is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. The map below shows where collectors most often find it on legal public ground.

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Map showing where to find lazulite across the United States, with 6 mapped spots

Top states for lazulite

States ranked by number of lazulite spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused lazulite-in-state list.

Every lazulite spot we track

Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.

SpotCountyMineralsCoordinatesAccess
Graves Mountain mineWashington HighwayLincoln County
  • Lazulite
  • Red Rutile
  • Pyrophyllite
33.7412, -82.5275Paid / fee
North GrotonPalermo Mine RoadGrafton County43.7513, -71.8891Public
Clubb MountainAlexis Lucia RoadGaston County35.4014, -81.0817Public
AlexisMount Zion Church RoadLincoln County35.4107, -81.0886Public
Henry's KnobLaurelwood DriveYork County35.1310, -81.2751Public
Hickory GroveWalnut Grove RoadYork County34.9471, -81.4792Public

Lazulite rockhounding FAQ

Where is the best place to find lazulite in the U.S.?+
North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia have the highest concentrations of lazulite in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many lazulite rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
6 mapped spots across 4 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect lazulite on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like lazulite 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 lazulite in the field?+
Field identification of lazulite 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 lazulite on the map

Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.

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