Where to Find Wurtzilite in the United States
3 mapped wurtzilite spots across 1 U.S. states. Wurtzilite 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 wurtzilite across the United States, with 3 mapped spots
Top states for wurtzilite
States ranked by number of wurtzilite spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused wurtzilite-in-state list.
Every wurtzilite spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antelope CanyonAntelope Canyon Road | Duchesne County |
| 40.1228, -110.2390 | Public |
| DuchesneDinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway | Duchesne County |
| 40.1539, -110.4100 | Public |
| Rat Hole CanyonUpper Bitter Creek Road | Uintah County |
| 39.5925, -109.1665 | Public |
Wurtzilite rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find wurtzilite in the U.S.?+
Utah have the highest concentrations of wurtzilite in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many wurtzilite rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
3 mapped spots across 1 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect wurtzilite on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like wurtzilite 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 wurtzilite in the field?+
Field identification of wurtzilite 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 wurtzilite on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
