Where to Find Pyrolusite
32 mapped pyrolusite spots across 9 regions in 2 countries. Pick a region for its local guide, or browse every spot below. Pyrolusite is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. The map below shows where collectors most often find it on legal public ground.
Every mapped pyrolusite spot
Best spotMarysvillePiute County, UtahPublic access · Cinnabar, Alunite, Albite +11
Henry mining districtSevier County, UtahPublic access · Hematite, Limonite, Pyrolusite +13
Bullion CanyonPiute County, UtahCheck locally · Azurite, Barite, Cerussite +11- Drum MountainsJuab County, UtahPublic access · Agate, Jasper, Pyrolusite +11
- Tintic MountainsJuab County, UtahPublic access · Pyrolusite, Siderite, Cerussite +10
- Bingham CanyonSalt Lake County, UtahPublic access · Actinolite, Barite, Bismuth +8
- East Erickson mining districtTooele County, UtahPublic access · Galena, Pyrite, Quartz +8
- Deep Creek MountainsJuab County, UtahPermission required · Beryl, Fluorite, Scheelite +6
- Little Drum MountainsMillard County, UtahPublic access · Azurite, Cuprite, Chalcedony +6
- Salt ValleyGrand County, UtahPermission required · Azurite, Carnallite, Gold +6
- Cheverie shoreHants County, Nova ScotiaCheck locally · Gypsum, Selenite, Fluorite +5
- Cuthbertson MountainIron County, MissouriPublic access · Hematite, Pyrolusite, Chalcopyrite +4
- Tres Hermanas MtsLuna County, New MexicoPublic access · Dumortierite, Hydrozincite, Pyrolusite +3
- Kitchen Corral WashKane County, UtahPermission required · Barite, Calcite, Chalcedony +2
- The NeedlesGrand County, UtahPublic access · Barite, Calcite, Manganite +2
- CoalvilleSummit County, UtahPublic access · Manganite, Psilomelane, Pyrolusite +1
- Courthouse WashGrand County, UtahPermission required · Barite, Calcite, Limonite +1
- HaledonPassaic County, New JerseyPublic access · Agate, Datolite, Pyrolusite +1
- Antelope RangePiute County, UtahPublic access · Limonite, Pyrolusite, Torbernite
- LanduskyPhillips County, MontanaPublic access · Gold, Pyrolusite, Malachite
- Tenmile WashGrand County, UtahPublic access · Barite, Calcite, Pyrolusite
- Bald MesaGrand County, UtahPublic access · Gold, Pyrolusite
- Bear RiverFranklin County, IdahoPublic access · Psilomelane, Pyrolusite
- Beaver CanyonMorgan County, UtahPublic access · Psilomelane, Pyrolusite
- Fountain GreenSanpete County, UtahPublic access · Jasper, Pyrolusite
- Little ValleyGrand County, UtahPublic access · Limonite, Pyrolusite
- Stony CreekCarter County, TennesseePublic access · Pyrite, Pyrolusite
- Wolf CreekNevada County, CaliforniaPublic access · Pyrolusite, Rhodonite
- Boulder MountainsGarfield County, UtahPublic access · Pyrolusite
- Dry Lake WashEmery County, UtahPublic access · Pyrolusite
- Mount BelknapBeaver County, UtahPublic access · Pyrolusite
- PanguitchGarfield County, UtahPublic access · Pyrolusite
Top regions for pyrolusite
United States
31 spots · 8 regionsCanada
1 spots · 1 regionsPyrolusite rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find pyrolusite?+
Utah, California, Idaho have the highest concentrations of pyrolusite in this list. Quality and access vary by area, so open the linked region pages for a detailed view.
How many pyrolusite rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
32 mapped spots across 9 regions in 2 countries. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect pyrolusite on public land?+
In the U.S., casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like pyrolusite 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. Rules differ by country and region, so always check with the managing agency before a trip.
How do I identify pyrolusite in the field?+
Field identification of pyrolusite 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 pyrolusite on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
