Where to Find Phlogopite in the United States
1 mapped phlogopite spots across 1 U.S. states. Phlogopite 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 phlogopite: properties & identification →Map showing where to find phlogopite across the United States, with 1 mapped spots
Top states for phlogopite
States ranked by number of phlogopite spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused phlogopite-in-state list.
Every phlogopite spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake HarrisDonks Lane | Essex County | 43.9736, -74.1467 | Public |
Phlogopite rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find phlogopite in the U.S.?+
New York have the highest concentrations of phlogopite in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many phlogopite 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 phlogopite on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like phlogopite 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 phlogopite in the field?+
Field identification of phlogopite 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 phlogopite on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
