Rockhounding in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania

2 mapped rockhounding spots in Lebanon County. Most commonly produces magnetite, pyrite, actinolite, andradite.

Lebanon County rockhounding photos

Representative spot and material photos from this county, shown where verified public image records are available.

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Cornwall Iron Furnace, the historic ironworks of the Cornwall ore district, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania — CornwallLebanon County, Pennsylvania

Minerals reported in Lebanon County

Standout in Lebanon County

Hand-picked spot in Lebanon County, chosen for unusual mineralogy or documented public access. Each card opens the full coordinates and access notes.

Top pick
Cornwall
Public
Lebanon County
Cornwall is one of the most famous iron deposits in eastern North America, a magnetite skarn worked for over two centuries. The contact-metamorphic assemblage produced a rich suite of andradite garnet, actinolite, calcite, chlorite, diopside, epidote and magnetite that is textbook Pennsylvania mineralogy. Its historical and mineralogical significance makes it a marquee locality.
Actinolite, Andradite, Calcite, Chlorite

Spots in Lebanon County

Spot	Minerals	Coordinates	Access
CornwallTwenty-Eighth Division Highway	Actinolite Andradite Calcite Chlorite Diopside Epidote Fluorite Grossularite Garnet +5 more	40.2548, -76.3978	Public
Lebanon CountyWest Main Street	Azurite Chalcopyrite Magnetite Malachite Pyrite	40.3304, -76.5564	Public

Neighboring counties in Pennsylvania

Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to Lebanon County. A natural extension if Lebanon County is already on your trip plan.

Across the state line from Lebanon County

Rockhounding counties in neighboring states within driving range. Geology rarely respects state borders — these are often the closest mapped spots you can reach without going deeper into Pennsylvania.

Lebanon County FAQ

Where can I rockhound in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania?+

RockHoundR tracks 2 rockhounding spots in Lebanon County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.

What rocks and minerals are common in Lebanon County?+

Spots in Lebanon County most often produce Magnetite, Pyrite, Actinolite, Andradite, Azurite. Individual spots can vary widely.

Are these Lebanon County rockhounding spots on public land?+

Most spots in this list are tagged public, but access can change with seasons, claims, and local closures. Always verify before driving out — links in the app open the right BLM, USFS, or county pages.

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