Where to Find Sylvite in the United States
5 mapped sylvite spots across 2 U.S. states. Sylvite is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. The map below shows where collectors most often find it on legal public ground.
Learn about sylvite: properties & identification →Map showing where to find sylvite across the United States, with 5 mapped spots
Top states for sylvite
States ranked by number of sylvite spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused sylvite-in-state list.
Every sylvite spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wendover | Elko County |
| 40.7068, -114.0575 | Public |
| Salt ValleyDelicate Arch Road | Grand County | 38.7305, -109.5251 | Public | |
| Moab ValleyLa Sal Loop Road | San Juan County | 38.4771, -109.4386 | Public | |
| Great Salt Flats | Tooele County |
| 40.7906, -113.6476 | Public |
| SalduroDwight D. Eisenhower Highway | Tooele County |
| 40.7448, -113.8428 | Public |
Sylvite rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find sylvite in the U.S.?+
Utah, Nevada have the highest concentrations of sylvite in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many sylvite rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
5 mapped spots across 2 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect sylvite on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like sylvite 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 sylvite in the field?+
Field identification of sylvite 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 sylvite on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
