Where to Find Sphalerite in Pennsylvania
3 mapped sphalerite rockhounding spots in Pennsylvania, across 3 counties. Sphalerite is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States.
Map of 3 sphalerite rockhounding spots in Pennsylvania
Sphalerite by county in Pennsylvania
Counties ranked by number of sphalerite spots in our database.
Every sphalerite spot in Pennsylvania
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EtnaButler Plank Road | Allegheny County |
| 40.5347, -79.9615 | Public |
| North VandergriftGravel Bar Road | Armstrong County | 40.6072, -79.5450 | Public | |
| BridgeportRiver Road | Montgomery County | 40.0987, -75.3272 | Public |
Sphalerite in Pennsylvania FAQ
Where can I find sphalerite in Pennsylvania?+
RockHoundR tracks 3 sphalerite spots in Pennsylvania, spread across 3 counties. The strongest concentration is in Allegheny County.
Is collecting sphalerite legal in Pennsylvania?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like sphalerite is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania?+
Allegheny County has the most sphalerite spots in our database for Pennsylvania. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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Other minerals to find in Pennsylvania
- Quartz in Pennsylvania32
- Jasper in Pennsylvania13
- Calcite in Pennsylvania11
- Pyrite in Pennsylvania11
- Amethyst in Pennsylvania10
- Petrified Wood in Pennsylvania9
- Azurite in Pennsylvania7
- Chalcedony in Pennsylvania7
- Chert in Pennsylvania7
- Malachite in Pennsylvania7
- Fluorite in Pennsylvania6
- Magnetite in Pennsylvania6
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