Where to Find Phyllite in the United States
1 mapped phyllite spots across 1 U.S. states. Phyllite 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 phyllite: properties & identification →Map showing where to find phyllite across the United States, with 1 mapped spots
Top states for phyllite
States ranked by number of phyllite spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused phyllite-in-state list.
Every phyllite spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beatty (blue quartz area)Gold Ace Mine Road | Nye County |
| 36.8334, -116.7037 | Public |
Phyllite rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find phyllite in the U.S.?+
Nevada have the highest concentrations of phyllite in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many phyllite 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 phyllite on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like phyllite 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 phyllite in the field?+
Field identification of phyllite 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 phyllite on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
