Where to Find Malachite in North Carolina
6 mapped malachite rockhounding spots in North Carolina, across 5 counties. Malachite is bright-green copper carbonate, often found alongside azurite and chrysocolla in oxidized copper ores. North Carolina has the deepest gem-mining tradition on the East Coast.
Map of 6 malachite rockhounding spots in North Carolina
Malachite by county in North Carolina
Counties ranked by number of malachite spots in our database.
Every malachite spot in North Carolina
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| StratfordWalnut Branch Church Road | Alleghany County | 36.5189, -81.2207 | Public | |
| Reed Gold MineReed Mine Road | Cabarrus County | 35.2852, -80.4665 | Public | |
| Conrad Hill Mine near LexingtonConrad Hill Mine Road | Davidson County | 35.7848, -80.1653 | Public | |
| Davidson CountySilver Hill Road | Davidson County | 35.7057, -80.1995 | Public | |
| Granville County | Granville County | 36.3163, -78.6515 | Public | |
| EldoradoCoggins Mine Road | Montgomery County | 35.4824, -80.0228 | Public |
Malachite in North Carolina FAQ
Where can I find malachite in North Carolina?+
RockHoundR tracks 6 malachite spots in North Carolina, spread across 5 counties. The strongest concentration is in Davidson County.
Is collecting malachite legal in North Carolina?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like malachite is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in North Carolina, 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 North Carolina?+
Davidson County has the most malachite spots in our database for North Carolina. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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Other minerals to find in North Carolina
- Quartz in North Carolina54
- Garnet in North Carolina43
- Amethyst in North Carolina20
- Gold in North Carolina20
- Corundum in North Carolina18
- Rutile in North Carolina17
- Beryl in North Carolina14
- Kyanite in North Carolina14
- Sapphire in North Carolina14
- Tourmaline in North Carolina14
- Agate in North Carolina13
- Aquamarine in North Carolina13
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