Where to Find Sphalerite in Missouri
24 mapped sphalerite rockhounding spots in Missouri, across 23 counties. Sphalerite is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States.
Map of 24 sphalerite rockhounding spots in Missouri
Sphalerite by county in Missouri
Counties ranked by number of sphalerite spots in our database.
- Jefferson County2 spots
- Buchanan County1 spot
- Clark County1 spot
- Cole County1 spot
- Crawford County1 spot
- Daviess County1 spot
- Franklin County1 spot
- Greene County1 spot
- Hickory County1 spot
- Howell County1 spot
- Iron County1 spot
- Jasper County1 spot
- Johnson County1 spot
- Laclede County1 spot
- Lewis County1 spot
- Lincoln County1 spot
- Madison County1 spot
- Moniteau County1 spot
- Newton County1 spot
- Saint Charles County1 spot
- Saint Francois County1 spot
- Washington County1 spot
- Wright County1 spot
Every sphalerite spot in Missouri
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
Sphalerite in Missouri FAQ
Where can I find sphalerite in Missouri?+
RockHoundR tracks 24 sphalerite spots in Missouri, spread across 23 counties. The strongest concentration is in Jefferson County.
Is collecting sphalerite legal in Missouri?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like sphalerite is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Missouri, 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 Missouri?+
Jefferson County has the most sphalerite spots in our database for Missouri. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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