Where to Find Rutile in Utah
6 mapped rutile rockhounding spots in Utah, across 5 counties. Rutile is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. Utah packs an enormous amount of geology into one state.
Map of 6 rutile rockhounding spots in Utah
Rutile by county in Utah
Counties ranked by number of rutile spots in our database.
Every rutile spot in Utah
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bingham CanyonKennecott Access Road | Salt Lake County |
| 40.5575, -112.1319 | Public |
| Moses Rock | San Juan County | 37.0840, -109.7329 | Public | |
| Henry mining districtFlat Top Road | Sevier County | 38.5246, -112.2399 | Public | |
| Clifton mining district | Tooele County | 40.1710, -113.8127 | Public | |
| MercurMercur Canyon Road | Tooele County | 40.3223, -112.2127 | Public | |
| East Tintic Mountains | Utah County | 39.9030, -112.0430 | Public |
Rutile in Utah FAQ
Where can I find rutile in Utah?+
RockHoundR tracks 6 rutile spots in Utah, spread across 5 counties. The strongest concentration is in Tooele County.
Is collecting rutile legal in Utah?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like rutile is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Utah, 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 rutile location in Utah?+
Tooele County has the most rutile spots in our database for Utah. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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