Where to Find Fluorite in New York: 10 Mapped Sites
New York has 10 documented sites where fluorite have been reported, and the best-known are Edwards, Treasure Mountain Mine, and Amity. Every site is mapped below with GPS coordinates and links to a full report of access and what's been found there. 9 of the 10 sites are on public-access land.
Last updated: — data compiled by the Rockhounding.org Research Team · methodology
Fluorite Map: New York
All 10 fluorite sites in New York. Click a pin for the full site report.
Where Fluorite Are Found in New York
Fluorite fills low-temperature veins and flat-lying beds in limestone, classically alongside galena and sphalerite. Old fluorspar-district dumps and limestone-hosted veins are the productive ground.
The richest reported sites in New York: Edwards, Treasure Mountain Mine, Amity, DeKalb, Fayetteville.
Of the 10 sites, 9 are public access and 1 is a paid dig site. Check each site report for current land status before you go.
All Fluorite Sites in New York
- Edwards — Public Access
- Treasure Mountain Mine — Paid Dig Site
- Amity — Public Access
- DeKalb — Public Access
- Fayetteville — Public Access
- Lockport — Public Access
- Lowville — Public Access
- Manlius — Public Access
- Muskellunge Lake — Public Access
- Palmer Hill Mine — Public Access
How to Identify Fluorite
Fluorite forms glassy cubes in purple, green, yellow, or blue, and its octahedral cleavage is the tell: corners cleave off a cube cleanly, and broken pieces show triangular flat faces. Hardness 4 — a knife scratches it, which instantly separates it from quartz or amethyst. Many pieces fluoresce blue-violet under UV, the mineral that named the effect.
Not sure what you found? Try our identification guide →Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find fluorite in New York?
New York has 10 mapped sites where fluorite have been reported. The best-known are Edwards, Treasure Mountain Mine, and Amity. Each listing on the map above includes GPS coordinates, access type, and what has been found there.
How many fluorite sites are mapped in New York?
We have 10 documented fluorite sites in New York, compiled from community submissions and published locality records and reviewed by the Rockhounding.org Research Team.
Is it legal to collect fluorite in New York?
Casual collecting is generally allowed on BLM and National Forest land for personal, non-commercial use — the standard BLM limit is 25 lbs per day plus one specimen. National parks, monuments, and many state parks prohibit collecting, and private land always requires the owner's permission. Check the site report for each location and verify current land status before you dig.
How do I identify fluorite?
Fluorite forms glassy cubes in purple, green, yellow, or blue, and its octahedral cleavage is the tell: corners cleave off a cube cleanly, and broken pieces show triangular flat faces. Hardness 4 — a knife scratches it, which instantly separates it from quartz or amethyst. Many pieces fluoresce blue-violet under UV, the mineral that named the effect.
What should I bring to collect fluorite?
The basics: a rock hammer, safety glasses, gloves, a bucket or padded bag for specimens, and a GPS app with the coordinates from this page. Add a spray bottle — wetting a stone makes color and banding far easier to judge in the field.
⚠️ Always verify current regulations, weather conditions, and access requirements before visiting any location. Information provided is based on community submissions and may not be current or accurate.
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Data: community submissions — reviewed and approved by the Rockhounding.org Research Team. Always verify current land status, regulations, and access before visiting any site.