Where to Find Chrysocolla in New Mexico
New Mexico has 12 mapped collecting spots that report chrysocolla, spread across 7 counties. 8 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Spot list checked against source data on April 1, 2026.
Every chrysocolla spot we track in New Mexico
Oscura MountainsSocorro County, New MexicoPermission required · Chrysocolla, Chalcocite, Atacamite +9
Burro PeakGrant County, New MexicoPublic access · Azurite, Chalcocite, Chalcopyrite +7- Lucky MineOtero County, New MexicoPublic access · Andradite, Chrysocolla, Malachite +7
- Jarilla Mountains (copper)Otero County, New MexicoPublic access · Chalcocite, Chalcopyrite, Chrysocolla +6
- OrganDoña Ana County, New MexicoPermission required · Brochantite, Cerargyrite, Cerussite +4
- Mimbres MountainsSierra County, New MexicoPublic access · Agate, Chalcedony, Chert +3
- Nacimiento MountainsSandoval County, New MexicoPublic access · Agate, Azurite, Chalcedony +2
- Apache MineHidalgo County, New MexicoCheck locally · Calcite, Chrysocolla, Malachite +1
- Bear MountainGrant County, New MexicoPublic access · Copper, Chrysocolla, Malachite
- Chapo Copper ProspectGrant County, New MexicoCheck locally · Copper, Chrysocolla, Malachite
- PhiladelphiaOtero County, New MexicoPublic access · Copper, Chrysocolla, Malachite
- CubaSandoval County, New MexicoPublic access · Copper, Chrysocolla
Best counties for chrysocolla in New Mexico
Ranked by the number of mapped chrysocolla spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
Before you go
Read the chrysocolla identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Chrysocolla in the encyclopedia.
Chrysocolla in New Mexico FAQ
Where can you find chrysocolla in New Mexico?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Grant County, Otero County, and Sandoval County. Every spot on this page is on the map, and each spot's own page has its coordinates and access notes.
How many chrysocolla spots are mapped in New Mexico?+
12 spots across 7 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 chrysocolla in New Mexico?+
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. 8 of the 12 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
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RockHoundR puts these spots on an offline map with BLM and Forest Service overlays, geology layers, and a log for your finds.
