Where to Find Purpurite in the United States
1 mapped purpurite spots across 1 U.S. states. Purpurite 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 purpurite across the United States, with 1 mapped spots
Top states for purpurite
States ranked by number of purpurite spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused purpurite-in-state list.
Every purpurite spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foote Mine and other minesKings Mountain Gateway Trail | Cleveland County |
| 35.2111, -81.3556 | Public |
Purpurite rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find purpurite in the U.S.?+
North Carolina have the highest concentrations of purpurite in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many purpurite 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 purpurite on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like purpurite 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 purpurite in the field?+
Field identification of purpurite 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 purpurite on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
