Where to Find Willemite in the United States
5 mapped willemite spots across 3 U.S. states. Willemite 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 willemite across the United States, with 5 mapped spots
Top states for willemite
States ranked by number of willemite spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused willemite-in-state list.
Every willemite spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Yuma MineCoyote Pass Trail | Pima County |
| 32.3147, -111.1221 | Public |
| Franklin FurnaceBuckwheat Road | Sussex County | 41.1163, -74.5873 | Public | |
| Franklin-Ogdensburg-Sterling Hill mining districtPlant Street | Sussex County | 41.0835, -74.6053 | Public | |
| Sulphur Hill MineLimecrest Road | Sussex County |
| 41.0072, -74.7334 | Public |
| Tres Hermanas Mtscdt | Luna County |
| 31.9307, -107.7255 | Public |
Willemite rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find willemite in the U.S.?+
New Jersey, Arizona, New Mexico have the highest concentrations of willemite in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many willemite rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
5 mapped spots across 3 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect willemite on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like willemite 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 willemite in the field?+
Field identification of willemite 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 willemite on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
