Where to Find Psilomelane in the United States
4 mapped psilomelane spots across 3 U.S. states. Psilomelane 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 psilomelane: properties & identification →Map showing where to find psilomelane across the United States, with 4 mapped spots
Top states for psilomelane
States ranked by number of psilomelane spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused psilomelane-in-state list.
Every psilomelane spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bear RiverMaple Grove Road | Franklin County |
| 42.3273, -111.7158 | Public |
| Beaver Canyon | Morgan County |
| 40.9654, -111.6028 | Public |
| Coalville | Summit County |
| 40.9189, -111.4217 | Public |
| Moss Mountain | Monroe County |
| 37.6249, -80.2813 | Public |
Psilomelane rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find psilomelane in the U.S.?+
Utah, Idaho, West Virginia have the highest concentrations of psilomelane in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many psilomelane rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
4 mapped spots across 3 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect psilomelane on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like psilomelane 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 psilomelane in the field?+
Field identification of psilomelane 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 psilomelane on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
