Where to Find Pyrite in Illinois
7 mapped pyrite rockhounding spots in Illinois, across 5 counties. Pyrite — fool's gold — is brassy iron sulfide that often forms perfect cubes.
Map of 7 pyrite rockhounding spots in Illinois
Pyrite by county in Illinois
Counties ranked by number of pyrite spots in our database.
Every pyrite spot in Illinois
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East BrooklynSouth Kankakee Road | Grundy County | 41.1666, -88.2450 | Public | |
| Crystal Glen CreekNorth County Road 700 | Hancock County | 40.3714, -91.3755 | Public | |
| Hamilton QuarrySouth 2nd Street | Hancock County | 40.3822, -91.3554 | Public | |
| Spillman CreekNorth County Road 1540 | Hancock County | 40.6163, -91.2030 | Public | |
| Cave-In RockHastie Mine Road | Hardin County | 37.5032, -88.2052 | Public | |
| North AuroraConco Street | Kane County | 41.8029, -88.3195 | Public | |
| SpartaUnion Road | Randolph County | 38.0778, -89.7285 | Public |
Pyrite in Illinois FAQ
Where can I find pyrite in Illinois?+
RockHoundR tracks 7 pyrite spots in Illinois, spread across 5 counties. The strongest concentration is in Hancock County.
Is collecting pyrite legal in Illinois?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like pyrite is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Illinois, with daily and annual limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Always confirm rules before a trip.
What is the best pyrite location in Illinois?+
Hancock County has the most pyrite spots in our database for Illinois. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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