Where to Find Pyrrhotite
19 mapped pyrrhotite spots across 12 regions. Pick a region for its local guide, or browse every spot below. Pyrrhotite 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 pyrrhotite spot
Best spotHog MountainTallapoosa County, AlabamaPermission required · Arsenic, Arsenopyrite, Galena +5
Best spotChesterHampden County, MassachusettsPublic access · Emery, Diaspore, Jasper +3
Best spotMackayCuster County, IdahoPublic access · Azurite, Chalcopyrite, Chrysocolla +3
Acton Lead MinesYork County, MainePublic access · Andalusite, Arsenopyrite, Bornite +9- HillsvilleCarroll County, VirginiaPublic access · Arsenopyrite, Azurite, Barite +9
- Ely MineOrange County, VermontPublic access · Chalcopyrite, Pyrrhotite, Pyrite +7
- Monte CristoSnohomish County, WashingtonPublic access · Arsenic, Arsenopyrite, Azurite +7
- PerkinsvilleWindsor County, VermontPublic access · Pyrite, Pyrrhotite, Chlorite +5
Roberson RidgeHaywood County, North CarolinaPermission required · Ankerite, Apatite, Biotite +5- BellevueBlaine County, IdahoPublic access · Galena, Dufrenoysite, Magnetite +3
- GaffneyCherokee County, South CarolinaPublic access · Cassiterite, Feldspar, Kyanite +2
- Hanks KnobCarroll County, VirginiaPublic access · Garnet, Pyrite, Pyrrhotite +2
- Creede MineCarbon County, WyomingPublic access · Cobaltite, Erythrite, Linnaeite +1
- Moreno CreekColfax County, New MexicoPublic access · Chalcopyrite, Gold, Pyrite +1
- Ute CreekColfax County, New MexicoPublic access · Chalcopyrite, Gold, Pyrite +1
- HiberniaMorris County, New JerseyPublic access · Apatite, Pyrite, Pyrrhotite
- Mount HopeMorris County, New JerseyPublic access · Apatite, Pyrite, Pyrrhotite
- Elizabeth MineOrange County, VermontPublic access · Chalcopyrite, Pyrrhotite
- Warren Nickel ProspectKnox County, MainePublic access · Pyrrhotite, Chalcopyrite
Top regions for pyrrhotite
United States
19 spots · 12 regionsPyrrhotite rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find pyrrhotite?+
Vermont, Idaho, Maine have the highest concentrations of pyrrhotite in this list. Quality and access vary by area, so open the linked region pages for a detailed view.
How many pyrrhotite rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
19 mapped spots across 12 regions. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect pyrrhotite on public land?+
In the U.S., casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like pyrrhotite 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 pyrrhotite in the field?+
Field identification of pyrrhotite 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 pyrrhotite on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
