Where to Find Malachite in Wyoming
6 mapped malachite rockhounding spots in Wyoming, across 4 counties. Malachite is bright-green copper carbonate, often found alongside azurite and chrysocolla in oxidized copper ores. Wyoming offers some of the best agate and jade collecting in the country.
Map of 6 malachite rockhounding spots in Wyoming
Malachite by county in Wyoming
Counties ranked by number of malachite spots in our database.
Every malachite spot in Wyoming
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand EncampmentWY 70 | Carbon County | 41.1566, -106.9373 | Public | |
| Copper Prince MineBear Lodge Road | Crook County | 44.4828, -104.4939 | Public | |
| Warren PeakWarren Peak Road | Crook County | 44.4734, -104.4464 | Public | |
| Jay EmUS Highway 85 | Goshen County | 42.4640, -104.3636 | Public | |
| Rawhide ButtesSilver Springs Road | Goshen County | 42.5935, -104.5130 | Public | |
| Kirwin MineWood River | Park County | 43.8746, -109.2848 | Public |
Malachite in Wyoming FAQ
Where can I find malachite in Wyoming?+
RockHoundR tracks 6 malachite spots in Wyoming, spread across 4 counties. The strongest concentration is in Crook County.
Is collecting malachite legal in Wyoming?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like malachite is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Wyoming, 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 Wyoming?+
Crook County has the most malachite spots in our database for Wyoming. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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