Where to Find Wernerite in the United States
1 mapped wernerite spots across 1 U.S. states. Wernerite 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 wernerite across the United States, with 1 mapped spots
Top states for wernerite
States ranked by number of wernerite spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused wernerite-in-state list.
Every wernerite spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyon Mountain | Clinton County | 44.7227, -73.8541 | Public |
Wernerite rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find wernerite in the U.S.?+
New York have the highest concentrations of wernerite in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many wernerite rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
1 mapped spots across 1 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect wernerite on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like wernerite 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 wernerite in the field?+
Field identification of wernerite 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 wernerite on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
