Where to Find Snowflake Obsidian in the United States
1 mapped snowflake obsidian spots across 1 U.S. states. Snowflake Obsidian 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 snowflake obsidian: properties & identification →Map showing where to find snowflake obsidian across the United States, with 1 mapped spots
Top states for snowflake obsidian
States ranked by number of snowflake obsidian spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused snowflake obsidian-in-state list.
Every snowflake obsidian spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Rock | Millard County |
| 38.7190, -112.9871 | Public |
Snowflake Obsidian rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find snowflake obsidian in the U.S.?+
Utah have the highest concentrations of snowflake obsidian in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many snowflake obsidian 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 snowflake obsidian on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like snowflake obsidian 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 snowflake obsidian in the field?+
Field identification of snowflake obsidian 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 snowflake obsidian on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
