Where to Find Selenite in the United States
24 mapped selenite spots across 12 U.S. states. 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.
Map showing where to find selenite across the United States, with 24 mapped spots
Top states for selenite
States ranked by number of selenite spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused selenite-in-state list.
Every selenite spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
Selenite rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find selenite in the U.S.?+
Utah, North Dakota, Oklahoma have the highest concentrations of selenite in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many selenite rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
24 mapped spots across 12 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect selenite on public land?+
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. 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.
