Where to Find Chalcedony in California
12 mapped chalcedony rockhounding spots in California, across 7 counties. Chalcedony is the parent name for microcrystalline quartz, including agate, jasper, carnelian, and chrysoprase. California offers a remarkable spread, from gold-bearing rivers in the Mother Lode to jade beaches on the central coast and the agate-and-jasper hills of the Mojave.
Map of 12 chalcedony rockhounding spots in California
Chalcedony by county in California
Counties ranked by number of chalcedony spots in our database.
Every chalcedony spot in California
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
Chalcedony in California FAQ
Where can I find chalcedony in California?+
RockHoundR tracks 12 chalcedony spots in California, spread across 7 counties. The strongest concentration is in Kern County.
Is collecting chalcedony legal in California?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like chalcedony is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in California, 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 chalcedony location in California?+
Kern County has the most chalcedony spots in our database for California. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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