Where to Find Malachite in New Jersey
8 mapped malachite rockhounding spots in New Jersey, across 4 counties. Malachite is bright-green copper carbonate, often found alongside azurite and chrysocolla in oxidized copper ores.
Map of 8 malachite rockhounding spots in New Jersey
Malachite by county in New Jersey
Counties ranked by number of malachite spots in our database.
Every malachite spot in New Jersey
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The PalisadesLong Path | Bergen County | 40.9500, -73.9202 | Public | |
| Bergen Hill by Hudson RiverNew Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension | Hudson County | 40.7108, -74.0543 | Public | |
| General Area (Hudson/Passaic)New Street | Hudson County | 40.6634, -74.1099 | Public | |
| Snake HillLaurel Hill Road | Hudson County | 40.7581, -74.0893 | Public | |
| Belle MountainValley Road | Mercer County | 40.3360, -74.9249 | Public | |
| Bound BrookFire Road | Somerset County | 40.5890, -74.5678 | Public | |
| HopewellLong Hill Road | Somerset County | 40.4578, -74.7207 | Public | |
| Rock Hill QuarryGeorgetown-Franklin Turnpike | Somerset County | 40.3969, -74.6168 | Public |
Malachite in New Jersey FAQ
Where can I find malachite in New Jersey?+
RockHoundR tracks 8 malachite spots in New Jersey, spread across 4 counties. The strongest concentration is in Hudson County.
Is collecting malachite legal in New Jersey?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like malachite is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in New Jersey, 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 New Jersey?+
Hudson County has the most malachite spots in our database for New Jersey. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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