Where to Find Malachite in Pennsylvania
7 mapped malachite rockhounding spots in Pennsylvania, across 6 counties. Malachite is bright-green copper carbonate, often found alongside azurite and chrysocolla in oxidized copper ores.
Map of 7 malachite rockhounding spots in Pennsylvania
Malachite by county in Pennsylvania
Counties ranked by number of malachite spots in our database.
Every malachite spot in Pennsylvania
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams CountyIron Springs Road | Adams County | 39.7556, -77.4529 | Public | |
| GettysburgBaltimore Pike | Adams County | 39.8037, -77.2128 | Public | |
| New AlbanyOverton Road | Bradford County | 41.6000, -76.4497 | Public | |
| KnauertownSaint Peters Road | Chester County | 40.1837, -75.7315 | Public | |
| Lebanon CountyWest Main Street | Lebanon County | 40.3304, -76.5564 | Public | |
| BridgeportRiver Road | Montgomery County | 40.0987, -75.3272 | Public | |
| Rossville Road CutOld York Road | York County | 40.0717, -76.9236 | Public |
Malachite in Pennsylvania FAQ
Where can I find malachite in Pennsylvania?+
RockHoundR tracks 7 malachite spots in Pennsylvania, spread across 6 counties. The strongest concentration is in Adams County.
Is collecting malachite legal in Pennsylvania?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like malachite is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania?+
Adams County has the most malachite spots in our database for Pennsylvania. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
Other states for malachite
Other minerals to find in Pennsylvania
- Quartz in Pennsylvania32
- Jasper in Pennsylvania13
- Calcite in Pennsylvania11
- Pyrite in Pennsylvania11
- Amethyst in Pennsylvania10
- Petrified Wood in Pennsylvania9
- Azurite in Pennsylvania7
- Chalcedony in Pennsylvania7
- Chert in Pennsylvania7
- Fluorite in Pennsylvania6
- Magnetite in Pennsylvania6
- Agate in Pennsylvania5
Hunt malachite in Pennsylvania on the map
Open RockHoundR for live land overlays, weather, geology, and saved spots.
