Where to Find Lorandite in the United States

1 mapped lorandite spots across 1 U.S. states. Lorandite 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 lorandite across the United States, with 1 mapped spots

Top states for lorandite

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

Every lorandite spot we track

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

SpotCountyMineralsCoordinatesAccess
Rambler MineFrench Creek RoadAlbany County
  • Barite
  • Lorandite
  • Orpiment
  • Realgar
41.2203, -106.2820Public

Lorandite rockhounding FAQ

Where is the best place to find lorandite in the U.S.?+
Wyoming have the highest concentrations of lorandite in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many lorandite rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
1 mapped spots across 1 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect lorandite on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like lorandite 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 lorandite in the field?+
Field identification of lorandite 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 lorandite 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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