Where to Find Albite in Utah
5 mapped albite rockhounding spots in Utah, across 5 counties. Most of the mapped spots sit in Iron County, Millard County, and Piute County. Albite is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. Utah has several well-known rockhounding areas close enough to build a trip around: Topaz Mountain, the Dugway geode beds, the San Rafael Swell, and the trilobite beds near Delta.
Map of 5 albite rockhounding spots in Utah
Albite by county in Utah
Counties ranked by number of albite spots in our database.
Every albite spot in Utah
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granite MountainIron Springs Road | Iron County |
| 37.7340, -113.2350 | Public |
| Amasa Valley | Millard County | 39.1845, -113.3728 | Public | |
| MarysvilleWest Bullion Avenue | Piute County | 38.4494, -112.2304 | Public | |
| Henry mining districtFlat Top Road | Sevier County | 38.5246, -112.2399 | Public | |
| East Tintic Mountains | Utah County | 39.9030, -112.0430 | Public |
Albite in Utah FAQ
Where can I find albite in Utah?+
RockHoundR tracks 5 albite spots in Utah, spread across 5 counties. The strongest concentration is in Iron County.
Is collecting albite legal in Utah?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like albite is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Utah, with daily and annual limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Always confirm rules before a trip.
What is the best albite location in Utah?+
Iron County has the most albite spots in our database for Utah. The full county breakdown is below, and different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
