Where to Find Chalcocite in Utah
Utah has 8 mapped collecting spots that report chalcocite, spread across 6 counties. The largest share sits in San Juan County with 3 spots. 4 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Spot list checked against source data on April 1, 2026.
Every chalcocite spot we track in Utah
Best spotFriscoBeaver County, UtahPublic access · Azurite, Barite, Calamine +12
Big Indian WashSan Juan County, UtahCheck locally · Coffinite, Doloresite, Uraninite +11
East Tintic MountainsUtah County, UtahPublic access · Albite, Alunite, Bornite +7- Yellow Canary Uranium DepositDaggett County, UtahPublic access · Azurite, Bornite, Brochantite +7
- La Sal MountainsSan Juan County, UtahPublic access · Amethyst, Azurite, Bornite +6
- Monument ValleySan Juan County, UtahPermission required · Corvusite, Uraninite, Autunite +3
- Sevenmile CanyonGrand County, UtahPermission required · Bornite, Carnotite, Chalcocite +3
- Uteland Knoll mining districtUintah County, UtahPermission required · Azurite, Chalcocite, Gypsum +2
Standout chalcocite spots in Utah
Hand-picked from the full list above, with the reason each one earns a trip.
Best counties for chalcocite in Utah
Ranked by the number of mapped chalcocite spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
Before you go
Read the chalcocite identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Chalcocite in the encyclopedia.
Chalcocite in Utah FAQ
Where can you find chalcocite in Utah?+
The mapped spots concentrate in San Juan County, Beaver County, and Daggett County. Every spot on this page is on the map, and each spot's own page has its coordinates and access notes.
How many chalcocite spots are mapped in Utah?+
8 spots across 6 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 chalcocite in Utah?+
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. 4 of the 8 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
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