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Where to Find Chalcedony in Arizona

Arizona has 6 mapped collecting spots that report chalcedony, spread across 4 counties. The largest share sits in Maricopa County with 3 spots. 6 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.

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

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Standout chalcedony spots in Arizona

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Best counties for chalcedony in Arizona

Ranked by the number of mapped chalcedony spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.

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

Chalcedony in Arizona FAQ

Where can you find chalcedony in Arizona?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Maricopa County, Greenlee County, and Mohave County. Every spot on this page is on the map, and each spot's own page has its coordinates and access notes.
How many chalcedony spots are mapped in Arizona?+
6 spots across 4 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 chalcedony in Arizona?+
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. 6 of the 6 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.

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