Where to Find Azurite in Missouri
8 mapped azurite rockhounding spots in Missouri, across 5 counties. Azurite is deep-blue copper carbonate, almost always paired with malachite.
Map of 8 azurite rockhounding spots in Missouri
Azurite by county in Missouri
Counties ranked by number of azurite spots in our database.
Every azurite spot in Missouri
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Hill MineWatson Road | Crawford County | 38.1872, -91.1082 | Public | |
| ScotiaSanke Road | Crawford County | 37.9870, -91.3391 | Public | |
| SteelvilleStoney Ridge Lane | Crawford County | 38.0247, -91.2273 | Public | |
| SullivanFarris Road | Crawford County | 38.1596, -91.1642 | Public | |
| Ruepple Iron MineSpring Oak Lane | Franklin County | 38.2708, -91.1408 | Public | |
| JoplinNorth 3rd Street | Jasper County | 37.1950, -94.4756 | Public | |
| FredericktownCounty Road 274 | Madison County | 37.6154, -90.2847 | Public | |
| Moselle Iron MinesCounty Road 7240 | Phelps County | 37.8346, -91.8288 | Public |
Azurite in Missouri FAQ
Where can I find azurite in Missouri?+
RockHoundR tracks 8 azurite spots in Missouri, spread across 5 counties. The strongest concentration is in Crawford County.
Is collecting azurite legal in Missouri?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like azurite is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Missouri, 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 azurite location in Missouri?+
Crawford County has the most azurite spots in our database for Missouri. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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