Where to Find Fluorite in Utah: 37 Mapped Sites
Utah has 37 documented sites where fluorite have been reported, and the best-known are Henry mining district, Dugway mining district, and Lincoln Gulch. Every site is mapped below with GPS coordinates and links to a full report of access and what's been found there. 23 of the 37 sites are on public-access land.
Last updated: — data compiled by the Rockhounding.org Research Team · methodology
Fluorite Map: Utah
All 37 fluorite sites in Utah. Click a pin for the full site report.
Where Fluorite Are Found in Utah
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 Utah: Henry mining district, Dugway mining district, Lincoln Gulch, San Francisco Mountains, Big Indian Wash.
Of the 37 sites, 23 are public access. Check each site report for current land status before you go.
All Fluorite Sites in Utah
- Henry mining district — Public Access
- Dugway mining district — Public Access
- Lincoln Gulch — Public Access
- San Francisco Mountains — Public Access
- Big Indian Wash — Public Access
- Bullion Canyon — Public Access
- Desert Mountain — Public Access
- Marysville — Public Access
- Star Range — Public Access
- Topaz Dome Quarry — Public Access
- Fish Springs — Public Access
- Miner's Basin — Public Access
- Wah Wah Mountains — Public Access
- Deep Creek Mountains — Public Access
- Spor Mountain — Public Access
- Big Pass Blue Star, Strategic Metals Mine — BLM/Public Lands
- Modena — Public Access
- Silver King Prospect — Forest Service
- Thomas Range — Public Access
- Black Bart Prospect — BLM/Public Lands
- Thomas Range — Public Access
- Black Balsam Prospect — Forest Service
- Black Bart Prospect — BLM/Public Lands
- Dutch Mountain — Public Access
- Jones Mine — BLM/Public Lands
- New Arrowhead Mine — BLM/Public Lands
- Silver King — Forest Service
- Wild Bill Mine — BLM/Public Lands
- Dog Valley Prospects — BLM/Public Lands
- Dugway Range — Public Access
- Indian Peak — Public Access
- Cove Fort — Public Access
- Dog Valley — Public Access
- Dewey Mine — Forest Service
- Mary Ellen — Forest Service
- Norman Mine — Forest Service
- U-Beva Mine — Forest Service
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 Utah?
Utah has 37 mapped sites where fluorite have been reported. The best-known are Henry mining district, Dugway mining district, and Lincoln Gulch. Each listing on the map above includes GPS coordinates, access type, and what has been found there.
How many fluorite sites are mapped in Utah?
We have 37 documented fluorite sites in Utah, compiled from community submissions and published locality records and reviewed by the Rockhounding.org Research Team.
Is it legal to collect fluorite in Utah?
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.
Fluorite in Nearby States
Data: USGS Mineral Resources Data System, community submissions — reviewed and approved by the Rockhounding.org Research Team. Always verify current land status, regulations, and access before visiting any site.