Where to Find Specularite in the United States
5 mapped specularite spots across 4 U.S. states. Specularite 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 specularite: properties & identification →Map showing where to find specularite across the United States, with 5 mapped spots
Top states for specularite
States ranked by number of specularite spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused specularite-in-state list.
Every specularite spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champion Mine DumpMine Street | Marquette County | 46.5085, -87.9889 | Public | |
| La Madera (dumortierite area) | Rio Arriba County |
| 36.3810, -106.0346 | Public |
| Mineral Point | Cache County | 41.4989, -111.6629 | Public | |
| Topaz Dome Quarry | Juab County | 39.6966, -113.0987 | Public | |
| Potomac RiverGeorgetown Pike | Fairfax County |
| 38.9776, -77.2331 | Public |
Specularite rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find specularite in the U.S.?+
Utah, Michigan, New Mexico have the highest concentrations of specularite in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many specularite rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
5 mapped spots across 4 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect specularite on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like specularite 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 specularite in the field?+
Field identification of specularite 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 specularite on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
