Where to Find Sphalerite in Indiana
4 mapped sphalerite rockhounding spots in Indiana, across 4 counties. Sphalerite is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States.
Map of 4 sphalerite rockhounding spots in Indiana
Sphalerite by county in Indiana
Counties ranked by number of sphalerite spots in our database.
Every sphalerite spot in Indiana
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HuntingtonCounty Road 400 North | Huntington County |
| 40.8916, -85.4650 | Public |
| Lawrence CountyGuthrie Road | Lawrence County | 38.9765, -86.5052 | Public | |
| Parke CountyMarshall Road | Parke County | 39.7728, -87.2137 | Public | |
| Big Pine CreekWest Briscoe Road | Warren County |
| 40.4100, -87.3433 | Public |
Sphalerite in Indiana FAQ
Where can I find sphalerite in Indiana?+
RockHoundR tracks 4 sphalerite spots in Indiana, spread across 4 counties. The strongest concentration is in Huntington County.
Is collecting sphalerite legal in Indiana?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like sphalerite is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Indiana, 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 Indiana?+
Huntington County has the most sphalerite spots in our database for Indiana. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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