Where to Find Chalcopyrite in Missouri
14 mapped chalcopyrite rockhounding spots in Missouri, across 12 counties. Chalcopyrite is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States.
Map of 14 chalcopyrite rockhounding spots in Missouri
Chalcopyrite by county in Missouri
Counties ranked by number of chalcopyrite spots in our database.
Every chalcopyrite spot in Missouri
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian’s QuarryUS 63 | Boone County |
| 38.6723, -92.2290 | Public |
| Cole CountyMO BB | Cole County | 38.3686, -92.3916 | Public | |
| Copper Hill MineWatson Road | Crawford County | 38.1872, -91.1082 | Public | |
| SullivanFarris Road | Crawford County | 38.1596, -91.1642 | Public | |
| Bixby | Iron County |
| 37.6029, -91.1169 | Public |
| Cuthbertson MountainBerryman Road | Iron County | 37.5422, -90.6512 | Public | |
| JoplinNorth 3rd Street | Jasper County | 37.1950, -94.4756 | Public | |
| NewarkMO E | Knox County | 39.9759, -91.9786 | Public | |
| TroyHampel Road | Lincoln County | 38.9185, -90.9386 | Public | |
| FredericktownCounty Road 274 | Madison County | 37.6154, -90.2847 | Public | |
| Eldon & EttervilleHobby Horse Road | Moniteau County | 38.4400, -92.5802 | Public | |
| Moselle Iron MinesCounty Road 7240 | Phelps County | 37.8346, -91.8288 | Public | |
| St. Francois CountyHawthorne Street | Saint Francois County | 37.8948, -90.5261 | Public | |
| EminenceOld Highway 19 | Shannon County | 37.0984, -91.3161 | Public |
Chalcopyrite in Missouri FAQ
Where can I find chalcopyrite in Missouri?+
RockHoundR tracks 14 chalcopyrite spots in Missouri, spread across 12 counties. The strongest concentration is in Crawford County.
Is collecting chalcopyrite legal in Missouri?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like chalcopyrite is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Missouri, 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 chalcopyrite location in Missouri?+
Crawford County has the most chalcopyrite spots in our database for Missouri. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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