Where to Find Calcite Onyx in the United States

1 mapped calcite onyx spots across 1 U.S. states. Calcite Onyx is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. The map below shows where collectors most often find it on legal public ground.

Map showing where to find calcite onyx across the United States, with 1 mapped spots

Top states for calcite onyx

States ranked by number of calcite onyx spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused calcite onyx-in-state list.

Every calcite onyx spot we track

Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.

SpotCountyMineralsCoordinatesAccess
MonteagleI 24;US 64Marion County
  • Calcite Onyx
35.2088, -85.8192Public

Calcite Onyx rockhounding FAQ

Where is the best place to find calcite onyx in the U.S.?+
Tennessee have the highest concentrations of calcite onyx in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many calcite onyx rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
1 mapped spots across 1 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect calcite onyx on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like calcite onyx is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with daily and annual limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Always check with the managing agency before a trip.
How do I identify calcite onyx in the field?+
Field identification of calcite onyx comes down to color, hardness, fracture, and luster. The RockHoundR app links to geology details for each spot to help narrow down what you might be picking up.

Hunt calcite onyx on the map

Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.

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