Where to Find Azurite in Virginia
3 mapped azurite rockhounding spots in Virginia, across 3 counties. Azurite is deep-blue copper carbonate, almost always paired with malachite.
Map of 3 azurite rockhounding spots in Virginia
Azurite by county in Virginia
Counties ranked by number of azurite spots in our database.
Every azurite spot in Virginia
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FaberGreen Creek Road | Albemarle County |
| 37.8316, -78.6669 | Public |
| HillsvilleMitchels Crossroads Road | Carroll County | 36.8454, -80.7239 | Public | |
| IdaIda Road | Page County | 38.6089, -78.4201 | Public |
Azurite in Virginia FAQ
Where can I find azurite in Virginia?+
RockHoundR tracks 3 azurite spots in Virginia, spread across 3 counties. The strongest concentration is in Albemarle County.
Is collecting azurite legal in Virginia?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like azurite is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Virginia, 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 Virginia?+
Albemarle County has the most azurite spots in our database for Virginia. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
