Where to Find Pyrite Concretions in the United States
3 mapped pyrite concretions spots across 3 U.S. states. Pyrite Concretions 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 pyrite concretions across the United States, with 3 mapped spots
Top states for pyrite concretions
States ranked by number of pyrite concretions spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused pyrite concretions-in-state list.
Every pyrite concretions spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mushroom RocksAvenue K | Ellsworth County |
| 38.7262, -98.0304 | Public |
| Grand IsleNautical Court | Grand Isle County | 44.6322, -73.2704 | Public | |
| MorgantownWV 100 | Monongalia County |
| 39.6601, -79.9935 | Public |
Pyrite Concretions rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find pyrite concretions in the U.S.?+
Kansas, Vermont, West Virginia have the highest concentrations of pyrite concretions in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many pyrite concretions rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
3 mapped spots across 3 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect pyrite concretions on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like pyrite concretions 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 pyrite concretions in the field?+
Field identification of pyrite concretions 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 pyrite concretions on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
