Where to Find Chrysocolla in New Mexico
8 mapped chrysocolla rockhounding spots in New Mexico, across 7 counties. Chrysocolla 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 8 chrysocolla rockhounding spots in New Mexico
Chrysocolla by county in New Mexico
Counties ranked by number of chrysocolla spots in our database.
Every chrysocolla spot in New Mexico
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OrganBaylor Canyon Pass | Doña Ana County |
| 32.4040, -106.6010 | Public |
| Burro PeakRustlers Trail | Grant County |
| 32.5718, -108.4007 | Public |
| Apache MineNM 81 | Hidalgo County | 31.8448, -108.3053 | Public | |
| Jarilla Mountains (copper)County Road A003 | Otero County | 32.4055, -106.1005 | Public | |
| CubaEureka Mesa Road | Sandoval County | 35.9972, -106.9001 | Public | |
| Nacimiento MountainsEureka Mesa Road | Sandoval County | 35.9988, -106.8941 | Public | |
| Mimbres MountainsTrail #135 | Sierra County | 32.8441, -107.7360 | Public | |
| Oscura MountainsWsmr South Route 3501 | Socorro County |
| 33.8118, -106.3750 | Public |
Chrysocolla in New Mexico FAQ
Where can I find chrysocolla in New Mexico?+
RockHoundR tracks 8 chrysocolla spots in New Mexico, spread across 7 counties. The strongest concentration is in Sandoval County.
Is collecting chrysocolla legal in New Mexico?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like chrysocolla 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 chrysocolla location in New Mexico?+
Sandoval County has the most chrysocolla spots in our database for New Mexico. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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