Where to Find Sphalerite in Illinois
4 mapped sphalerite rockhounding spots in Illinois, across 3 counties. Sphalerite is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States.
Map of 4 sphalerite rockhounding spots in Illinois
Sphalerite by county in Illinois
Counties ranked by number of sphalerite spots in our database.
Every sphalerite spot in Illinois
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton QuarrySouth 2nd Street | Hancock County | 40.3822, -91.3554 | Public | |
| Spillman CreekNorth County Road 1540 | Hancock County | 40.6163, -91.2030 | Public | |
| Rosiclare4th Street | Hardin County |
| 37.4310, -88.3422 | Public |
| McKee Creek | Pike County | 39.7381, -90.7391 | Public |
Sphalerite in Illinois FAQ
Where can I find sphalerite in Illinois?+
RockHoundR tracks 4 sphalerite spots in Illinois, spread across 3 counties. The strongest concentration is in Hancock County.
Is collecting sphalerite legal in Illinois?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like sphalerite is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Illinois, with daily and annual limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Always confirm rules before a trip.
What is the best sphalerite location in Illinois?+
Hancock County has the most sphalerite spots in our database for Illinois. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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