Where to Find Sepiolite in the United States
1 mapped sepiolite spots across 1 U.S. states. Sepiolite 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 sepiolite across the United States, with 1 mapped spots
Top states for sepiolite
States ranked by number of sepiolite spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused sepiolite-in-state list.
Every sepiolite spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DuchesneDinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway | Duchesne County |
| 40.1539, -110.4100 | Public |
Sepiolite rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find sepiolite in the U.S.?+
Utah have the highest concentrations of sepiolite in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many sepiolite rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
1 mapped spots across 1 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect sepiolite on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like sepiolite 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 sepiolite in the field?+
Field identification of sepiolite 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 sepiolite on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
