Where to Find Malachite in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has 7 mapped collecting spots that report malachite, spread across 6 counties. The largest share sits in Adams County with 2 spots. 7 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Every malachite spot we track in Pennsylvania
KnauertownChester County, PennsylvaniaPublic access · Apatite, Apophyllite, Azurite +7- BridgeportMontgomery County, PennsylvaniaPublic access · Calcite, Chalcedony, Dolomite +5
- GettysburgAdams County, PennsylvaniaPublic access · Copper, Chabazite, Epidote +5
- Lebanon CountyLebanon County, PennsylvaniaPublic access · Azurite, Chalcopyrite, Magnetite +2
- New AlbanyBradford County, PennsylvaniaPublic access · Azurite, Chalcopyrite, Cerussite +1
- Adams CountyAdams County, PennsylvaniaPublic access · Azurite, Cuprite, Malachite
- Rossville Road CutYork County, PennsylvaniaPublic access · Copper, Malachite, Azurite
Best counties for malachite in Pennsylvania
Ranked by the number of mapped malachite spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
- Adams County2 spots
- Bradford County1 spot
- Chester County1 spot
- Lebanon County1 spot
- Montgomery County1 spot
- York County1 spot
Before you go
Read the malachite identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Malachite in the encyclopedia.
Malachite in Pennsylvania FAQ
Where can you find malachite in Pennsylvania?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Adams County, Bradford County, and Chester County. Every spot on this page is on the map, and each spot's own page has its coordinates and access notes.
How many malachite spots are mapped in Pennsylvania?+
7 spots across 6 counties. The RockHoundR app keeps the same spots on an offline map with public land overlays, geology layers, and your saved finds.
Is it legal to collect malachite in Pennsylvania?+
Hand collecting of common rocks and minerals in small amounts for personal use is generally allowed on BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are closed to collecting. 7 of the 7 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
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Hunt malachite in Pennsylvania with the map in your pocket
RockHoundR puts these spots on an offline map with BLM and Forest Service overlays, geology layers, and a log for your finds.
