Where to Find Staurolite in the United States
54 mapped staurolite spots across 12 U.S. states. Staurolite is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. The map below shows where collectors most often find it on legal public ground.
Map showing where to find staurolite across the United States, with 54 mapped spots
Top states for staurolite
States ranked by number of staurolite spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused staurolite-in-state list.
Every staurolite spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
Staurolite rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find staurolite in the U.S.?+
North Carolina, Georgia, New Hampshire have the highest concentrations of staurolite in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many staurolite rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
54 mapped spots across 12 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect staurolite on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like staurolite is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with daily and annual limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Always check with the managing agency before a trip.
How do I identify staurolite in the field?+
Field identification of staurolite comes down to color, hardness, fracture, and luster. The RockHoundR app links to geology details for each spot to help narrow down what you might be picking up.
Hunt staurolite on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
