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Where to Find Azurite in Utah

Utah azurite is closely associated with the same copper sulfide systems that produce malachite and chrysocolla. The Cane Creek anticline in San Juan County yields bladed and tabular azurite crystals in oxidized sandstone, often perched on dolomite seams. The Centennial Eureka and Mammoth mines in the Tintic district carry azurite as small, deep-blue prisms on quartz, especially in vugs that escaped weathering. Lisbon Valley dumps add azurite as crusts and stained nodules. Crystals are fragile and fade in sunlight over years, so wrap specimens individually and store them out of direct light.

Spot list checked against source data on April 1, 2026.

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Standout azurite spots in Utah

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Read the azurite identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Azurite in the encyclopedia.

Azurite in Utah FAQ

Where can you find azurite in Utah?+
The mapped spots concentrate in San Juan County, Beaver County, and Tooele County. Known collecting areas include Cane Creek copper district (San Juan County), Tintic mines (Juab County), and Lisbon Valley (San Juan County). Every spot on this page is on the map, and each spot's own page has its coordinates and access notes.
How many azurite spots are mapped in Utah?+
43 spots across 21 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 azurite in Utah?+
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. 32 of the 43 mapped spots here sit on land marked public, and 1 is a fee-dig operation where you pay for access and keep what you find. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.

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