Where to Find Orthoclase in the United States
9 mapped orthoclase spots across 6 U.S. states. Orthoclase 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 orthoclase across the United States, with 9 mapped spots
Top states for orthoclase
States ranked by number of orthoclase spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused orthoclase-in-state list.
Every orthoclase spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor MineTribal Access Lane | San Diego County |
| 33.2642, -116.9392 | Public |
| GranitevilleCounty Road 96 | Iron County | 37.6617, -90.6814 | Public | |
| Lyon Mountain | Clinton County | 44.7227, -73.8541 | Public | |
| Sherman ValleyCypher Road | Bedford County | 40.0764, -78.2732 | Public | |
| Moosup RiverGold Mine Road | Providence County | 41.7656, -71.7684 | Public | |
| Goshute ReservationCrystal Mine Road | Juab County | 39.8237, -113.9728 | Public | |
| Painter SpringPainter Springs Road | Millard County | 39.1851, -113.4420 | Public | |
| Big Cottonwood mining districtCardiff Fork Trail | Salt Lake County | 40.6077, -111.6515 | Public | |
| Brumley RidgeBrumley Ridge Trail | San Juan County | 38.4784, -109.3323 | Public |
Orthoclase rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find orthoclase in the U.S.?+
Utah, California, Missouri have the highest concentrations of orthoclase in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many orthoclase rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
9 mapped spots across 6 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect orthoclase on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like orthoclase 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 orthoclase in the field?+
Field identification of orthoclase 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 orthoclase on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
