Where to Find Sphalerite in North Carolina
7 mapped sphalerite rockhounding spots in North Carolina, across 7 counties. Sphalerite is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. North Carolina has the deepest gem-mining tradition on the East Coast.
Map of 7 sphalerite rockhounding spots in North Carolina
Sphalerite by county in North Carolina
Counties ranked by number of sphalerite spots in our database.
Every sphalerite spot in North Carolina
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| StratfordWalnut Branch Church Road | Alleghany County | 36.5189, -81.2207 | Public | |
| Anson CountyWhite Store Road | Anson County | 34.9570, -80.1227 | Public | |
| Reed Gold MineReed Mine Road | Cabarrus County | 35.2852, -80.4665 | Public | |
| Davidson CountySilver Hill Road | Davidson County | 35.7057, -80.1995 | Public | |
| FranklinLyle Mill Road | Macon County | 35.2261, -83.3606 | Public | |
| EldoradoCoggins Mine Road | Montgomery County | 35.4824, -80.0228 | Public | |
| Island CreekTungsten Mine Road | Vance County |
| 36.5050, -78.4765 | Public |
Sphalerite in North Carolina FAQ
Where can I find sphalerite in North Carolina?+
RockHoundR tracks 7 sphalerite spots in North Carolina, spread across 7 counties. The strongest concentration is in Alleghany County.
Is collecting sphalerite legal in North Carolina?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like sphalerite is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in North Carolina, 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 North Carolina?+
Alleghany County has the most sphalerite spots in our database for North Carolina. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
Other states for sphalerite
Other minerals to find in North Carolina
- Quartz in North Carolina54
- Garnet in North Carolina43
- Amethyst in North Carolina20
- Gold in North Carolina20
- Corundum in North Carolina18
- Rutile in North Carolina17
- Beryl in North Carolina14
- Kyanite in North Carolina14
- Sapphire in North Carolina14
- Tourmaline in North Carolina14
- Agate in North Carolina13
- Aquamarine in North Carolina13
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