Where to Find Thulite in the United States
8 mapped thulite spots across 6 U.S. states. Thulite is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. The map below shows where collectors most often find it on legal public ground.
Learn about thulite: properties & identification →Map showing where to find thulite across the United States, with 8 mapped spots
Top states for thulite
States ranked by number of thulite spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused thulite-in-state list.
Every thulite spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LithoniaRogers Lake Road | DeKalb County |
| 33.7297, -84.0996 | Public |
| Seven Devils Mining DistrictNational Forest Development Road 493 | Adams County | 45.1662, -116.6489 | Public | |
| Pine Nut Mountains | Douglas County |
| 39.0207, -119.5620 | Public |
| ThorneOld State Route 839 | Mineral County | 38.6189, -118.5064 | Public | |
| Pilar (thulite)NM 68 | Taos County |
| 36.2631, -105.7945 | Public |
| Deer Park MineDeer Park Lake Road | Mitchell County | 35.9330, -82.1050 | Public | |
| Sink Hole Mine and other area minesNC 80 | Mitchell County | 35.9757, -82.1766 | Public | |
| Tunk CreekKeystone Road | Okanogan County |
| 48.5615, -119.4866 | Public |
Thulite rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find thulite in the U.S.?+
Nevada, North Carolina, Georgia have the highest concentrations of thulite in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many thulite rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
8 mapped spots across 6 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect thulite on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like thulite 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 thulite in the field?+
Field identification of thulite 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 thulite on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
