Where to Find Malachite in Missouri
18 mapped malachite rockhounding spots in Missouri, across 13 counties. Malachite is bright-green copper carbonate, often found alongside azurite and chrysocolla in oxidized copper ores.
Map of 18 malachite rockhounding spots in Missouri
Malachite by county in Missouri
Counties ranked by number of malachite spots in our database.
Every malachite spot in Missouri
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
Malachite in Missouri FAQ
Where can I find malachite in Missouri?+
RockHoundR tracks 18 malachite spots in Missouri, spread across 13 counties. The strongest concentration is in Crawford County.
Is collecting malachite legal in Missouri?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like malachite is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Missouri, 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 malachite location in Missouri?+
Crawford County has the most malachite spots in our database for Missouri. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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