Where to Find Lepidolite
19 mapped lepidolite spots across 13 regions in 3 countries. Pick a region for its local guide, or browse every spot below. Lepidolite is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. The map below shows where collectors most often find it on legal public ground.
Every mapped lepidolite spot
Best spotMount ApatiteAndroscoggin County, MainePublic access · Green Tourmaline, Pink Tourmaline, Aquamarine +3- Best spotTepee CanyonCuster County, South DakotaPublic access · Agate, Beryl, Almandine Garnet +3
Best spotQuartz Creek (Brown Derby)Gunnison County, ColoradoPermission required · Beryl, Tourmaline, Lepidolite +2
Ruggles MineGrafton County, New HampshirePublic access · Amethyst, Apatite, Beryl +12
Berry-Havey QuarryAndroscoggin County, MaineFee dig · Tourmaline, Watermelon Tourmaline, Beryl +7- Millsite Tin MineCoosa County, AlabamaCheck locally · Albite, Apatite, Cassiterite +6
- KeystonePennington County, South DakotaPublic access · Tourmaline, Spodumene, Lepidolite +5
- High Grade DykeManitobaPermission required · Aquamarine, Beryl, Rubellite +4
- Meldon Aplite QuarryWest Devon, DevonPermission required · Axinite, Datolite, Tourmaline +4
- PecosSan Miguel County, New MexicoPublic access · Actinolite, Garnet, Lepidolite +4
- Walden Gem QuarryLower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, ConnecticutPublic access · Albite, Aquamarine, Beryl +4
- Copper Mountain PegmatitesFremont County, WyomingCheck locally · Garnet, Beryl, Lepidolite +2
- InezWarren County, North CarolinaPublic access · Amethyst, Beryl, Lepidolite +2
- Mine Dumps (San Diego Co.)San Diego County, CaliforniaPublic access · Aquamarine, Beryl, Lepidolite +2
- Victor MineSan Diego County, CaliforniaPermission required · Cookeite, Albite, Bismuth +2
- Ware MineSan Diego County, CaliforniaPublic access · Beryl, Lepidolite, Quartz +2
- Barrus Mine pegmatite outcropHampshire County, MassachusettsPublic access · Tourmaline, Lepidolite, Spodumene
- Himalaya Tourmaline Mine (Mesa Grande)San Diego County, CaliforniaFee dig · Tourmaline, Lepidolite, Quartz
- PocomokeGranville County, North CarolinaPublic access · Lepidolite, Rubellite
Top regions for lepidolite
United States
17 spots · 11 regionsCanada
1 spots · 1 regionsUnited Kingdom
1 spots · 1 regionsLepidolite rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find lepidolite?+
California, Maine, North Carolina have the highest concentrations of lepidolite in this list. Quality and access vary by area, so open the linked region pages for a detailed view.
How many lepidolite rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
19 mapped spots across 13 regions in 3 countries. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect lepidolite on public land?+
In the U.S., casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like lepidolite 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. Rules differ by country and region, so always check with the managing agency before a trip.
How do I identify lepidolite in the field?+
Field identification of lepidolite 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 lepidolite on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
