Where to Find Titanite in the United States
3 mapped titanite spots across 3 U.S. states. Titanite 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 titanite: properties & identification →Map showing where to find titanite across the United States, with 3 mapped spots
Top states for titanite
States ranked by number of titanite spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused titanite-in-state list.
Every titanite spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pitts Garnet MineWoodman Hill Road | Androscoggin County |
| 44.1056, -70.3332 | Public |
| Tilly Foster Iron MineOld Mine Road | Putnam County |
| 41.4130, -73.6421 | Public |
| Bullock | Granville County |
| 36.5074, -78.5264 | Public |
Titanite rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find titanite in the U.S.?+
Maine, New York, North Carolina have the highest concentrations of titanite in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many titanite rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
3 mapped spots across 3 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect titanite on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like titanite 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 titanite in the field?+
Field identification of titanite 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 titanite on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
