Where to Find Chalcopyrite in New Mexico
7 mapped chalcopyrite rockhounding spots in New Mexico, across 6 counties. Chalcopyrite is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. New Mexico is a high-desert rockhounding paradise: the Rockhound State Park near Deming, the Round Mountain area, and broad BLM tracts produce thundereggs, jasper, agate, perlite, and pumice in volume..
Map of 7 chalcopyrite rockhounding spots in New Mexico
Chalcopyrite by county in New Mexico
Counties ranked by number of chalcopyrite spots in our database.
Every chalcopyrite spot in New Mexico
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moreno CreekCounty Road B-24 | Colfax County | 36.5971, -105.2708 | Public | |
| Ute Creek4WD | Colfax County | 36.6083, -105.1595 | Public | |
| OrganBaylor Canyon Pass | Doña Ana County |
| 32.4040, -106.6010 | Public |
| Burro PeakRustlers Trail | Grant County |
| 32.5718, -108.4007 | Public |
| Jarilla Mountains (copper)County Road A003 | Otero County | 32.4055, -106.1005 | Public | |
| San Pedro MountainsCounty Road 7B | Santa Fe County | 35.2555, -106.1880 | Public | |
| Caballo MountainsCounty Road A003 | Sierra County | 32.9120, -107.2236 | Public |
Chalcopyrite in New Mexico FAQ
Where can I find chalcopyrite in New Mexico?+
RockHoundR tracks 7 chalcopyrite spots in New Mexico, spread across 6 counties. The strongest concentration is in Colfax County.
Is collecting chalcopyrite legal in New Mexico?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like chalcopyrite is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in New Mexico, 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 New Mexico?+
Colfax County has the most chalcopyrite spots in our database for New Mexico. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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