Where to Find Chalcocite
34 mapped chalcocite spots across 14 regions in 2 countries. Pick a region for its local guide, or browse every spot below. Chalcocite is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. The map below shows where collectors most often find it on legal public ground.
Every mapped chalcocite spot
Best spotDucktownPolk County, TennesseePublic access · Azurite, Chalcopyrite, Garnet +9
Best spotFriscoBeaver County, UtahPublic access · Azurite, Barite, Calamine +12- Best spotRed Rover mineMaricopa County, ArizonaPublic access · Chalcocite, Tetrahedrite
Big Indian WashSan Juan County, UtahCheck locally · Coffinite, Doloresite, Uraninite +11
FredericktownMadison County, MissouriPublic access · Aragonite, Azurite, Calcite +10- CopperhillPolk County, TennesseePublic access · Azurite, Chalcopyrite, Garnet +9
- HillsvilleCarroll County, VirginiaPublic access · Arsenopyrite, Azurite, Barite +9
- Oscura MountainsSocorro County, New MexicoPermission required · Chrysocolla, Chalcocite, Atacamite +9
- Bound BrookSomerset County, New JerseyPublic access · Agate, Bornite, Calcite +8
- The Bend DepositTaylor County, WisconsinPublic access · Azurite, Bornite, Calaverite +8
- Burro PeakGrant County, New MexicoPublic access · Azurite, Chalcocite, Chalcopyrite +7
- East Tintic MountainsUtah County, UtahPublic access · Albite, Alunite, Bornite +7
- Yellow Canary Uranium DepositDaggett County, UtahPublic access · Azurite, Bornite, Brochantite +7
- BixbyIron County, MissouriPublic access · Bornite, Chalcocite, Chalcopyrite +6
- Jarilla Mountains (copper)Otero County, New MexicoPublic access · Chalcocite, Chalcopyrite, Chrysocolla +6
- La Sal MountainsSan Juan County, UtahPublic access · Amethyst, Azurite, Bornite +6
- Rock Hill QuarrySomerset County, New JerseyPublic access · Albite, Chalcocite, Chrysocolla +6
- SullivanCrawford County, MissouriPublic access · Azurite, Chalcocite, Chalcopyrite +5
- Parys MountainIsle of AngleseyPermission required · Copper, Chalcopyrite, Chalcocite +4
- Bristol Copper MineNaugatuck Valley Planning Region, ConnecticutPublic access · Bornite, Chalcocite, Calcite +3
- Flambeau Copper MineRusk County, WisconsinPublic access · Calcite, Chalcocite, Malachite +3
- Monument ValleySan Juan County, UtahPermission required · Corvusite, Uraninite, Autunite +3
- Sevenmile CanyonGrand County, UtahPermission required · Bornite, Carnotite, Chalcocite +3
- Caballo MountainsSierra County, New MexicoPublic access · Azurite, Chalcocite, Chalcopyrite +2
- Rawhide ButtesGoshen County, WyomingPublic access · Azurite, Bornite, Chalcocite +2
- Unnamed Area (Jefferson Co.)Jefferson County, ColoradoPublic access · Fluorite, Gold, Silver +2
- Uteland Knoll mining districtUintah County, UtahPermission required · Azurite, Chalcocite, Gypsum +2
- Simsbury MineCapitol Planning Region, ConnecticutPublic access · Chalcocite, Cuprite, Malachite +1
- Pigeon PointCook County, MinnesotaPermission required · Chalcocite, Chalcopyrite, Pyrite
- RociadaMora County, New MexicoPublic access · Chalcocite, Copper, Molybdenite
- Moonlight MineBannock County, IdahoPublic access · Bornite, Chalcocite
- Mt. CarmelSouth Central Connecticut Planning Region, ConnecticutPublic access · Bornite, Chalcocite
- San Pedro MountainsSanta Fe County, New MexicoPublic access · Chalcopyrite, Chalcocite
- Pine CityPine County, MinnesotaPublic access · Chalcocite
Top regions for chalcocite
United States
33 spots · 13 regionsUnited Kingdom
1 spots · 1 regionsChalcocite rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find chalcocite?+
Utah, New Mexico, Connecticut have the highest concentrations of chalcocite in this list. Quality and access vary by area, so open the linked region pages for a detailed view.
How many chalcocite rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
34 mapped spots across 14 regions in 2 countries. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect chalcocite on public land?+
In the U.S., casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like chalcocite 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. Rules differ by country and region, so always check with the managing agency before a trip.
How do I identify chalcocite in the field?+
Field identification of chalcocite 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 chalcocite on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
