Where to Find Chalcopyrite in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has 5 mapped collecting spots that report chalcopyrite, spread across 5 counties. 5 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Every chalcopyrite spot we track in Pennsylvania
Valley QuarryAdams County, PennsylvaniaPublic access · Copper, Epidote, Chrysocolla +3- Aughwick CreekHuntingdon County, PennsylvaniaPublic access · Barite, Calcite, Chalcopyrite +2
- Lebanon CountyLebanon County, PennsylvaniaPublic access · Azurite, Chalcopyrite, Magnetite +2
- WarwickChester County, PennsylvaniaPublic access · Chalcopyrite, Copper, Hematite +2
- New AlbanyBradford County, PennsylvaniaPublic access · Azurite, Chalcopyrite, Cerussite +1
Best counties for chalcopyrite in Pennsylvania
Ranked by the number of mapped chalcopyrite spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
- Adams County1 spot
- Bradford County1 spot
- Chester County1 spot
- Huntingdon County1 spot
- Lebanon County1 spot
Before you go
Read the chalcopyrite identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Chalcopyrite in the encyclopedia.
Chalcopyrite in Pennsylvania FAQ
Where can you find chalcopyrite in Pennsylvania?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Adams County, Bradford County, and Chester County. Every spot on this page is on the map, and each spot's own page has its coordinates and access notes.
How many chalcopyrite spots are mapped in Pennsylvania?+
5 spots across 5 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 chalcopyrite in Pennsylvania?+
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. 5 of the 5 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
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Hunt chalcopyrite in Pennsylvania with the map in your pocket
RockHoundR puts these spots on an offline map with BLM and Forest Service overlays, geology layers, and a log for your finds.
