Where to Find Purple Fluorapatite in the United States
1 mapped purple fluorapatite spots across 1 U.S. states. Purple Fluorapatite 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 purple fluorapatite across the United States, with 1 mapped spots
Top states for purple fluorapatite
States ranked by number of purple fluorapatite spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused purple fluorapatite-in-state list.
Every purple fluorapatite spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bemis Stream ProspectBemis Road | Franklin County | 44.8241, -70.7168 | Public |
Purple Fluorapatite rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find purple fluorapatite in the U.S.?+
Maine have the highest concentrations of purple fluorapatite in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many purple fluorapatite 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 purple fluorapatite on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like purple fluorapatite 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 purple fluorapatite in the field?+
Field identification of purple fluorapatite 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.
