Where to Find Selenite
25 mapped selenite spots across 15 regions in 2 countries. Pick a region for its local guide, or browse every spot by country below. Selenite is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. The map below shows where collectors most often find it on legal public ground.
Top regions for selenite
United States
24 spots · 14 regionsCanada
1 spots · 1 regionsMap showing where to find selenite, with 25 mapped spots
Every mapped selenite spot
Selenite rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find selenite?+
Utah, North Dakota, Oklahoma have the highest concentrations of selenite in this list. Quality and access vary by area, so open the linked region pages for a detailed view.
How many selenite rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
25 mapped spots across 15 regions in 2 countries. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect selenite on public land?+
In the U.S., casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like selenite 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 selenite in the field?+
Field identification of selenite 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 selenite on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
