Where to Find Sericite in the United States
6 mapped sericite spots across 6 U.S. states. Sericite is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. The map below shows where collectors most often find it on legal public ground.
Learn about sericite: properties & identification →Map showing where to find sericite across the United States, with 6 mapped spots
Top states for sericite
States ranked by number of sericite spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused sericite-in-state list.
Every sericite spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scribner Ledge Quarry & Crocker Hill MinesCrocker Hill Trail | Oxford County |
| 44.2762, -70.4673 | Public |
| Champion Mine DumpMine Street | Marquette County | 46.5085, -87.9889 | Public | |
| Victor HeadOld Summer Club Trail | Coös County | 44.6435, -71.4102 | Public | |
| Medoc Mountain State ParkSummit Loop Trail | Halifax County |
| 36.2562, -77.8821 | Public |
| Flat Creek | Lancaster County | 34.6849, -80.5863 | Public | |
| Little CottonwoodLittle Cottonwood Road | Salt Lake County | 40.5702, -111.7135 | Public |
Sericite rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find sericite in the U.S.?+
Maine, Michigan, New Hampshire have the highest concentrations of sericite in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many sericite rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
6 mapped spots across 6 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect sericite on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like sericite 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 sericite in the field?+
Field identification of sericite 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 sericite on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
