Where to Find Sphalerite in New York
4 mapped sphalerite rockhounding spots in New York, across 4 counties. Sphalerite is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States.
Map of 4 sphalerite rockhounding spots in New York
Sphalerite by county in New York
Counties ranked by number of sphalerite spots in our database.
Every sphalerite spot in New York
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancram area lead minesEast Ancram Road | Columbia County | 42.0167, -73.5667 | Public | |
| EdwardsCounty Road 24 | Saint Lawrence County | 44.3372, -75.2284 | Public | |
| SummitvilleFirehouse Road | Sullivan County | 41.6279, -74.4480 | Public | |
| Ulster CountyVly-Atwood Road | Ulster County | 41.8987, -74.2081 | Public |
Sphalerite in New York FAQ
Where can I find sphalerite in New York?+
RockHoundR tracks 4 sphalerite spots in New York, spread across 4 counties. The strongest concentration is in Columbia County.
Is collecting sphalerite legal in New York?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like sphalerite is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in New York, 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 New York?+
Columbia County has the most sphalerite spots in our database for New York. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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