Where to Find Pyrite in Pennsylvania
11 mapped pyrite rockhounding spots in Pennsylvania, across 9 counties. Pyrite — fool's gold — is brassy iron sulfide that often forms perfect cubes.
Map of 11 pyrite rockhounding spots in Pennsylvania
Pyrite by county in Pennsylvania
Counties ranked by number of pyrite spots in our database.
Every pyrite spot in Pennsylvania
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EtnaButler Plank Road | Allegheny County |
| 40.5347, -79.9615 | Public |
| GirtyPA 56;PA 156 | Armstrong County | 40.6354, -79.4072 | Public | |
| Mt. PisgahGalen's Revenge | Carbon County | 40.8714, -75.7454 | Public | |
| Brookdale MineAnna Louise Lane | Chester County | 40.1011, -75.5208 | Public | |
| KnauertownSaint Peters Road | Chester County | 40.1837, -75.7315 | Public | |
| Aughwick CreekCovert Road | Huntingdon County | 40.1511, -77.9492 | Public | |
| CornwallTwenty-Eighth Division Highway | Lebanon County | 40.2548, -76.3978 | Public | |
| Lebanon CountyWest Main Street | Lebanon County | 40.3304, -76.5564 | Public | |
| Hazelton and White HavenStockton Road | Luzerne County |
| 40.9665, -75.9211 | Public |
| Monroe CountyKeiser Road | Monroe County | 40.9377, -75.2844 | Public | |
| Easton5th Street | Northampton County | 40.7472, -75.2871 | Public |
Pyrite in Pennsylvania FAQ
Where can I find pyrite in Pennsylvania?+
RockHoundR tracks 11 pyrite spots in Pennsylvania, spread across 9 counties. The strongest concentration is in Chester County.
Is collecting pyrite legal in Pennsylvania?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like pyrite is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania?+
Chester County has the most pyrite spots in our database for Pennsylvania. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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Other minerals to find in Pennsylvania
- Quartz in Pennsylvania32
- Jasper in Pennsylvania13
- Calcite in Pennsylvania11
- Amethyst in Pennsylvania10
- Petrified Wood in Pennsylvania9
- Azurite in Pennsylvania7
- Chalcedony in Pennsylvania7
- Chert in Pennsylvania7
- Malachite in Pennsylvania7
- Fluorite in Pennsylvania6
- Magnetite in Pennsylvania6
- Agate in Pennsylvania5
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