Where to Find Opalite in the United States
6 mapped opalite spots across 3 U.S. states. Opalite is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. The map below shows where collectors most often find it on legal public ground.
Learn about opalite: properties & identification →Map showing where to find opalite across the United States, with 6 mapped spots
Top states for opalite
States ranked by number of opalite spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused opalite-in-state list.
Every opalite spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afton CanyonMojave Road | San Bernardino County |
| 35.0391, -116.3853 | Public |
| Lake TchukolahoLakeshore Drive North | Wilkinson County |
| 32.9108, -83.3074 | Public |
| Fish Lake ValleyCemetery Road | Esmeralda County |
| 37.7962, -118.0090 | Public |
| Lander CountyBattle Mountain Road | Lander County |
| 39.8858, -117.1130 | Public |
| BeattyBroadway | Nye County | 36.9015, -116.8362 | Public | |
| Nellie Spring | Washoe County |
| 41.3928, -119.5219 | Public |
Opalite rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find opalite in the U.S.?+
Nevada, California, Georgia have the highest concentrations of opalite in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many opalite rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
6 mapped spots across 3 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect opalite on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like opalite 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 opalite in the field?+
Field identification of opalite 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 opalite on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
