Where to Find Mirabilite in the United States
1 mapped mirabilite spots across 1 U.S. states. Mirabilite 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 mirabilite across the United States, with 1 mapped spots
Top states for mirabilite
States ranked by number of mirabilite spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused mirabilite-in-state list.
Every mirabilite spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Salt Lake | Tooele County | 40.9768, -112.6824 | Public |
Mirabilite rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find mirabilite in the U.S.?+
Utah have the highest concentrations of mirabilite in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many mirabilite 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 mirabilite on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like mirabilite 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 mirabilite in the field?+
Field identification of mirabilite 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 mirabilite on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
