Where to Find Peridotite in the United States
3 mapped peridotite spots across 2 U.S. states. Peridotite 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 peridotite: properties & identification →Map showing where to find peridotite across the United States, with 3 mapped spots
Top states for peridotite
States ranked by number of peridotite spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused peridotite-in-state list.
Every peridotite spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crittenden CountyIrma White Road | Crittenden County | 37.3677, -88.1750 | Public | |
| Ison CreekKY 409 | Elliott County |
| 38.1357, -82.9787 | Public |
| SyracuseSouth State Street | Onondaga County |
| 43.0470, -76.1475 | Public |
Peridotite rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find peridotite in the U.S.?+
Kentucky, New York have the highest concentrations of peridotite in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many peridotite rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
3 mapped spots across 2 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect peridotite on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like peridotite 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 peridotite in the field?+
Field identification of peridotite 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 peridotite on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
