Where to Find Aragonite in Missouri
Missouri has 6 mapped collecting spots that report aragonite, spread across 6 counties. The largest share sits in Boone County County with 1 spot. 6 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Map of 6 aragonite collecting spots in Missouri
Best counties for aragonite in Missouri
Ranked by the number of mapped aragonite spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
- Boone County1 spot
- Buchanan County1 spot
- Jackson County1 spot
- Jasper County1 spot
- Lewis County1 spot
- Madison County1 spot
Every aragonite spot we track in Missouri
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finger Lakes State ParkEast Peabody Haul Road | Boone County | 39.0803, -92.3031 | Public | |
| Sugar CreekSouthwest 116 Highway | Buchanan County |
| 39.5525, -94.9978 | Public |
| Kansas CityEast 63rd Street | Jackson County | 39.0146, -94.5000 | Public | |
| JoplinNorth 3rd Street | Jasper County | 37.1950, -94.4756 | Public | |
| Fabius River275th Avenue | Lewis County | 39.9756, -91.6218 | Public | |
| FredericktownCounty Road 274 | Madison County | 37.6154, -90.2847 | Public |
Before you go
Read the aragonite identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Aragonite in the encyclopedia.
Aragonite in Missouri FAQ
Where can you find aragonite in Missouri?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Boone County County, Buchanan County County, and Jackson County County. Every spot on this page appears on the map above with coordinates and access notes.
How many aragonite spots are mapped in Missouri?+
6 spots across 6 counties. The RockHoundR app keeps the same spots on an offline map with public land overlays, geology layers, and your saved finds.
Is it legal to collect aragonite in Missouri?+
Hand collecting of common rocks and minerals in small amounts for personal use is generally allowed on BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are closed to collecting. 6 of the 6 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
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Hunt aragonite in Missouri with the map in your pocket
RockHoundR puts these spots on an offline map with BLM and Forest Service overlays, geology layers, and a log for your finds.
