Where to Find Dioptase in the United States
1 mapped dioptase spots across 1 U.S. states. Dioptase is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. The map below shows where collectors most often find it on legal public ground.
Learn about dioptase: properties & identification →Map showing where to find dioptase across the United States, with 1 mapped spots
Top states for dioptase
States ranked by number of dioptase spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused dioptase-in-state list.
Every dioptase spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxbow & Silver Butte MinesOld Payson Road | Gila County | 34.1684, -111.3540 | Public |
Dioptase rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find dioptase in the U.S.?+
Arizona have the highest concentrations of dioptase in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many dioptase rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
1 mapped spots across 1 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect dioptase on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like dioptase is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with daily and annual limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Always check with the managing agency before a trip.
How do I identify dioptase in the field?+
Field identification of dioptase comes down to color, hardness, fracture, and luster. The RockHoundR app links to geology details for each spot to help narrow down what you might be picking up.
Hunt dioptase on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
