Where to Find Variscite in the United States
8 mapped variscite spots across 3 U.S. states. Variscite 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 variscite across the United States, with 8 mapped spots
Top states for variscite
States ranked by number of variscite spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused variscite-in-state list.
Every variscite spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unnamed Location (Wavellite/Variscite)Buckville Road | Garland County |
| 34.6659, -93.3327 | Public |
| Monte Cristo Range | Esmeralda County | 38.1503, -117.6306 | Public | |
| Rock Hill3 | Esmeralda County | 38.1500, -117.9495 | Public | |
| Excelsior Mountain | Mineral County | 38.3290, -118.3391 | Public | |
| Pilot RangeTunnel Springs Rd | Box Elder County | 41.2481, -114.0397 | Public | |
| Promontory PointSouth East Promontory Road | Box Elder County | 41.2269, -112.4177 | Public | |
| SnowvilleStone Road | Box Elder County | 41.9818, -112.7087 | Public | |
| FairfieldLewiston Road | Utah County | 40.2736, -112.1452 | Public |
Variscite rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find variscite in the U.S.?+
Utah, Nevada, Arkansas have the highest concentrations of variscite in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many variscite rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
8 mapped spots across 3 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect variscite on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like variscite 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 variscite in the field?+
Field identification of variscite 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 variscite on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
