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Where to Find Apatite in Utah

Utah apatite occurs in pegmatite and rhyolite settings. The Spor Mountain area in Juab County produces small green and yellow apatite crystals in topaz-bearing rhyolite vugs, often associated with bertrandite. Topaz Mountain adds purple-to-blue apatite as a rarer associate of the topaz and red beryl. The Mineral Mountains pegmatites near Milford in Beaver County yield pale-green apatite in feldspar matrix. Smaller occurrences in the Sheeprock Mountains carry apatite with fluorite. Most Utah apatite crystals are under a centimeter; gem-clear material is exceptional.

13 mapped apatite rockhounding spots in Utah, across 10 counties.

Map of 13 apatite rockhounding spots in Utah

Apatite by county in Utah

Counties ranked by number of apatite spots in our database.

Every apatite spot in Utah

Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.

SpotCountyMineralsCoordinatesAccess
Rocky RangeEly HighwayBeaver County38.4616, -113.1057Public
San Francisco MountainsEly HighwayBeaver County38.4591, -113.3067Public
Uinta MountainsDaggett County
  • Glauconite
  • Collophane
  • Apatite
  • Francolite
  • Phosphorite
40.8864, -109.2425Public
Uinta MountainsDuchesne County
  • Apatite
  • Collophane
  • Fluorapatite
  • Francolite
  • Phosphorite
40.5975, -110.1403Public
Granite MountainIron Springs RoadIron County37.7340, -113.2350Public
Three PeaksIron County37.7826, -113.3749Public
Twin PeakMillard County38.7841, -112.7329Public
AltaFlagstaff Mountain TrailSalt Lake County40.5966, -111.6374Public
Little CottonwoodLittle Cottonwood RoadSalt Lake County40.5702, -111.7135Public
Brumley RidgeBrumley Ridge TrailSan Juan County38.4784, -109.3323Public
Henry mining districtFlat Top RoadSevier County38.5246, -112.2399Public
Dugway mining districtTooele County39.9975, -113.1860Public
Brush CreekBrush Creek RoadUintah County
  • Apatite
  • Fluorapatite
  • Francolite
  • Phosphorite
40.4866, -109.3885Public

Apatite in Utah FAQ

Where can I find apatite in Utah?+
Utah apatite occurs in pegmatite and rhyolite settings. The Spor Mountain area in Juab County produces small green and yellow apatite crystals in topaz-bearing rhyolite vugs, often associated with bertrandite. Topaz Mountain adds purple-to-blue apatite as a rarer associate of the topaz and red beryl. The Mineral Mountains pegmatites near Milford in Beaver County yield pale-green apatite in feldspar matrix. Smaller occurrences in the Sheeprock Mountains carry apatite with fluorite. Most Utah apatite crystals are under a centimeter; gem-clear material is exceptional. The most productive ground is in Spor Mountain (Juab County), Topaz Mountain (Juab County), Mineral Mountains pegmatites (Beaver County).
Is collecting apatite legal in Utah?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like apatite 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 apatite location in Utah?+
Spor Mountain (Juab County) is the standout. Other strong ground includes Topaz Mountain (Juab County), Mineral Mountains pegmatites (Beaver County).

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