Where to Find Sphene in Utah
4 mapped sphene rockhounding spots in Utah, across 3 counties. Sphene is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. Utah packs an enormous amount of geology into one state.
Map of 4 sphene rockhounding spots in Utah
Sphene by county in Utah
Counties ranked by number of sphene spots in our database.
Every sphene spot in Utah
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AltaFlagstaff Mountain Trail | Salt Lake County | 40.5966, -111.6374 | Public | |
| Little CottonwoodLittle Cottonwood Road | Salt Lake County | 40.5702, -111.7135 | Public | |
| Brumley RidgeBrumley Ridge Trail | San Juan County | 38.4784, -109.3323 | Public | |
| Santaquin & Silver Lake mining districtsYankee Mine Road | Utah County |
| 40.5431, -111.6320 | Public |
Sphene in Utah FAQ
Where can I find sphene in Utah?+
RockHoundR tracks 4 sphene spots in Utah, spread across 3 counties. The strongest concentration is in Salt Lake County.
Is collecting sphene legal in Utah?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like sphene is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Utah, 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 sphene location in Utah?+
Salt Lake County has the most sphene spots in our database for Utah. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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