Where to Find Purple Fluorite in the United States
4 mapped purple fluorite spots across 4 U.S. states. Purple Fluorite 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 fluorite across the United States, with 4 mapped spots
Top states for purple fluorite
States ranked by number of purple fluorite spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused purple fluorite-in-state list.
Every purple fluorite spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graysville | Catoosa County | 34.9419, -85.1177 | Public | |
| Empire MineNational Forest Development Road 496 | Custer County |
| 43.8925, -113.6701 | Public |
| Rosiclare4th Street | Hardin County |
| 37.4310, -88.3422 | Public |
| Crystal Mountain MineFS 74919 | Ravalli County |
| 46.0066, -113.8881 | Public |
Purple Fluorite rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find purple fluorite in the U.S.?+
Georgia, Idaho, Illinois have the highest concentrations of purple fluorite in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many purple fluorite rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
4 mapped spots across 4 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect purple fluorite on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like purple fluorite 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 fluorite in the field?+
Field identification of purple fluorite 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 purple fluorite on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
