Where to Find Hydrozincite in the United States
4 mapped hydrozincite spots across 4 U.S. states. Hydrozincite is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. The map below shows where collectors most often find it on legal public ground.
Map showing where to find hydrozincite across the United States, with 4 mapped spots
Top states for hydrozincite
States ranked by number of hydrozincite spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused hydrozincite-in-state list.
Every hydrozincite spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JeanReimann Road | Clark County | 35.8421, -115.4761 | Public | |
| Tres Hermanas Mtscdt | Luna County |
| 31.9307, -107.7255 | Public |
| EldoradoCoggins Mine Road | Montgomery County | 35.4824, -80.0228 | Public | |
| HurricaneMoenkopi Drive | Washington County | 37.2377, -113.3817 | Public |
Hydrozincite rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find hydrozincite in the U.S.?+
Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina have the highest concentrations of hydrozincite in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many hydrozincite rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
4 mapped spots across 4 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect hydrozincite on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like hydrozincite 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 hydrozincite in the field?+
Field identification of hydrozincite 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 hydrozincite on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
