Where to Find Vivianite in the United States
6 mapped vivianite spots across 5 U.S. states. Vivianite 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 vivianite: properties & identification →Map showing where to find vivianite across the United States, with 6 mapped spots
Top states for vivianite
States ranked by number of vivianite spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused vivianite-in-state list.
Every vivianite spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Warrior River Mines & PitsRocky Branch Road | Tuscaloosa County |
| 33.2784, -87.3994 | Check locally |
| Polk County QuarriesAlcoma Grove Road | Polk County |
| 27.9116, -81.5067 | Public |
| Pleasant HillRock Island Trail | Cass County |
| 38.7920, -94.2785 | Public |
| Coldwater Creek in FlorissantBrookshire Drive | Saint Louis County |
| 38.8216, -90.3077 | Public |
| Foote Mine and other minesKings Mountain Gateway Trail | Cleveland County |
| 35.2111, -81.3556 | Public |
| Stafford CountyMount Hope Church Road | Stafford County |
| 38.3878, -77.4058 | Public |
Vivianite rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find vivianite in the U.S.?+
Missouri, Alabama, Florida have the highest concentrations of vivianite in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many vivianite rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
6 mapped spots across 5 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect vivianite on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like vivianite 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 vivianite in the field?+
Field identification of vivianite 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 vivianite on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
