Where to Find Diopside in Utah
6 mapped diopside rockhounding spots in Utah, across 4 counties. Most of the mapped spots sit in Beaver County, Millard County, and Sevier County. Diopside 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 6 diopside rockhounding spots in Utah
Diopside by county in Utah
Counties ranked by number of diopside spots in our database.
Every diopside spot in Utah
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky RangeEly Highway | Beaver County | 38.4616, -113.1057 | Public | |
| San Francisco MountainsEly Highway | Beaver County | 38.4591, -113.3067 | Public | |
| Amasa Valley | Millard County | 39.1845, -113.3728 | Public | |
| House RangeMiller Canyon Road | Millard County | 39.1635, -113.3730 | Public | |
| Henry mining districtFlat Top Road | Sevier County | 38.5246, -112.2399 | Public | |
| Clifton mining district | Tooele County | 40.1710, -113.8127 | Public |
Diopside in Utah FAQ
Where can I find diopside in Utah?+
RockHoundR tracks 6 diopside spots in Utah, spread across 4 counties. The strongest concentration is in Beaver County.
Is collecting diopside legal in Utah?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like diopside 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 diopside location in Utah?+
Beaver County has the most diopside spots in our database for Utah. The full county breakdown is below, and different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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