Where to Find Stilbite in the United States
11 mapped stilbite spots across 8 U.S. states. Stilbite 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 stilbite across the United States, with 11 mapped spots
Top states for stilbite
States ranked by number of stilbite spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused stilbite-in-state list.
Every stilbite spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Jacket MineBlue Jacket Mine Road | Idaho County |
| 45.5564, -116.4419 | Public |
| Catherine MountainBlackswoods Road | Hancock County | 44.6172, -68.0841 | Public | |
| PerryKingsbury Road | Washington County | 45.0165, -67.0774 | Public | |
| HopewellLong Hill Road | Somerset County | 40.4578, -74.7207 | Public | |
| HachitaContinental Divide Trail | Grant County | 31.8954, -108.4254 | Public | |
| Lyon Mountain | Clinton County | 44.7227, -73.8541 | Public | |
| Valley QuarryBaltimore Pike | Adams County | 39.8034, -77.2126 | Public | |
| KnauertownSaint Peters Road | Chester County | 40.1837, -75.7315 | Public | |
| Cactus MineEly Highway | Beaver County | 38.4897, -113.2954 | Public | |
| AltaFlagstaff Mountain Trail | Salt Lake County | 40.5966, -111.6374 | Public | |
| Loudon CountyCochran Mill Road | Loudoun County | 39.0819, -77.5219 | Public |
Stilbite rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find stilbite in the U.S.?+
Maine, Pennsylvania, Utah have the highest concentrations of stilbite in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many stilbite rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
11 mapped spots across 8 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect stilbite on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like stilbite 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 stilbite in the field?+
Field identification of stilbite 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 stilbite on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
