Where to Find Mexican Onyx in the United States
1 mapped mexican onyx spots across 1 U.S. states. Mexican Onyx is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. The map below shows where collectors most often find it on legal public ground.
Learn about mexican onyx: properties & identification →Map showing where to find mexican onyx across the United States, with 1 mapped spots
Top states for mexican onyx
States ranked by number of mexican onyx spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused mexican onyx-in-state list.
Every mexican onyx spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BentMauer Drive | Otero County |
| 33.1550, -105.8502 | Public |
Mexican Onyx rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find mexican onyx in the U.S.?+
New Mexico have the highest concentrations of mexican onyx in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many mexican onyx rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
1 mapped spots across 1 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect mexican onyx on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like mexican onyx is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with daily and annual limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Always check with the managing agency before a trip.
How do I identify mexican onyx in the field?+
Field identification of mexican onyx comes down to color, hardness, fracture, and luster. The RockHoundR app links to geology details for each spot to help narrow down what you might be picking up.
Hunt mexican onyx on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
