Where to Find Yellow Fluorite in the United States
1 mapped yellow fluorite spots across 1 U.S. states. Yellow Fluorite 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 yellow fluorite across the United States, with 1 mapped spots
Top states for yellow fluorite
States ranked by number of yellow fluorite spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused yellow fluorite-in-state list.
Every yellow fluorite spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosiclare4th Street | Hardin County |
| 37.4310, -88.3422 | Public |
Yellow Fluorite rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find yellow fluorite in the U.S.?+
Illinois have the highest concentrations of yellow fluorite in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many yellow fluorite 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 yellow fluorite on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like yellow fluorite 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 yellow fluorite in the field?+
Field identification of yellow fluorite 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 yellow fluorite on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
