Where to Find Chalcedony
323 mapped chalcedony spots across 56 regions in 5 countries. Pick a region for its local guide, or browse every spot by country below. Chalcedony is the parent name for microcrystalline quartz, including agate, jasper, carnelian, and chrysoprase. Bluish, waxy, translucent chalcedony is a target across the American West, especially in volcanic country.
Top regions for chalcedony
United States
277 spots · 38 regions- Oregon27
- Utah25
- Wyoming21
- New Mexico17
- Nebraska15
- Texas14
- California12
- Nevada11
- North Carolina10
- North Dakota10
- Montana9
- Washington9
- Georgia7
- New Jersey7
- Pennsylvania7
- South Dakota7
- Idaho6
- Kansas6
- Arizona5
- Florida5
- Michigan5
- Minnesota5
- Colorado4
- Missouri4
- Iowa3
- Kentucky3
- Massachusetts3
- Ohio3
- Oklahoma3
- Alabama2
- Mississippi2
- Rhode Island2
- South Carolina2
- Tennessee2
- Illinois1
- Maine1
- Virginia1
- West Virginia1
Canada
23 spots · 5 regionsAustralia
9 spots · 6 regionsUnited Kingdom
11 spots · 5 regionsNew Zealand
3 spots · 2 regionsMap showing where to find chalcedony, with 323 mapped spots
Every mapped chalcedony spot
277 mapped chalcedony spots in United States, most in Oregon (27). 231 public, 2 paid, 38 permission.
23 mapped chalcedony spots in Canada, most in British Columbia (11). 8 public, 2 paid, 5 permission.
9 mapped chalcedony spots in Australia, most in Queensland (3). 3 public, 2 paid, 4 permission.
| Spot | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lightning RidgePandora Street | -29.4315, 147.9801 | Permission | |
| Mud Tank Zircon Field | -23.0125, 134.2697 | Public | |
| Agate Creek Fossicking Area |
| -18.8333, 143.4167 | Permission |
| Mount Hay Thunderegg Field |
| -23.5653, 150.2095 | Paid / fee |
| Thunderbird ParkCedar Creek Falls Road |
| -27.8954, 153.1850 | Paid / fee |
| Coal Hill Fossicking AreaCreekton Road | -43.3911, 146.8941 | Public | |
| Lune River Fossicking AreaLeprena Track | -43.4782, 146.9037 | Public | |
| BeechworthMauger Road | -36.3667, 146.7167 | Permission | |
| Wyloo | -22.7144, 116.0903 | Permission |
11 mapped chalcedony spots in United Kingdom, most in Angus (4). 10 public, 0 paid, 1 permission.
| Spot | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boddin Point | 56.6710, -2.4472 | Public | |
| Ferryden and Scurdie Ness | 56.6990, -2.4530 | Public | |
| Lunan Bay | 56.6427, -2.5055 | Public | |
| Usan | 56.6828, -2.4526 | Public | |
| Glenariff (Waterfoot) |
| 55.0175, -6.0600 | Public |
| Balcomie / Fife Ness | 56.2836, -2.5865 | Public | |
| Norman's Law | 56.3692, -3.1265 | Permission | |
| BallygallyA2 Coast Road | 54.8992, -5.8547 | Public | |
| Bennane Head | 55.1330, -4.9953 | Public | |
| Dunure | 55.4056, -4.7616 | Public | |
| Heads of Ayr | 55.4267, -4.7040 | Public |
3 mapped chalcedony spots in New Zealand, most in Waikato (2). 3 public, 0 paid, 0 permission.
| Spot | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birdlings Flat | -43.8268, 172.7084 | Public | |
| Amodeo BayColville Road | -36.6730, 175.4420 | Public | |
| Colville Bay (Cabbage Bay)Colville Road | -36.6213, 175.4424 | Public |
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