Where to Find Pyromorphite in the United States
7 mapped pyromorphite spots across 6 U.S. states. Pyromorphite is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. The map below shows where collectors most often find it on legal public ground.
Learn about pyromorphite: properties & identification →Map showing where to find pyromorphite across the United States, with 7 mapped spots
Top states for pyromorphite
States ranked by number of pyromorphite spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused pyromorphite-in-state list.
Every pyromorphite spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BridgewaterQuarry Drive | Northwest Hills Planning Region |
| 41.5630, -73.3410 | Public |
| Big Four FaultKY 297 | Crittenden County |
| 37.3497, -88.1926 | Public |
| Narrow Gauge GulchSouth Main Street | Cascade County |
| 46.9197, -110.7241 | Public |
| Black Pine MineFS 678 | Granite County |
| 46.4478, -113.3669 | Public |
| Davis Mountain | Alexander County |
| 36.0116, -81.2418 | Public |
| Brookdale MineAnna Louise Lane | Chester County | 40.1011, -75.5208 | Public | |
| FaberGreen Creek Road | Albemarle County |
| 37.8316, -78.6669 | Public |
Pyromorphite rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find pyromorphite in the U.S.?+
Montana, Connecticut, Kentucky have the highest concentrations of pyromorphite in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many pyromorphite rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
7 mapped spots across 6 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect pyromorphite on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like pyromorphite 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 pyromorphite in the field?+
Field identification of pyromorphite 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 pyromorphite on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
