Rocks & minerals reported in New Mexico
80 rocks, minerals, gemstones, and fossils reported across 119 mapped rockhounding spots in New Mexico. Each entry links to a field-ID guide; the state-specific links open the list of spots known to produce that material in New Mexico.
Most-reported in New Mexico
Ranked by the number of New Mexico spots in this dataset that mention each material.
Agatecommonmineral · Mohs 6.5-7white, gray, blue
Jaspercommonmineral · Mohs 6.5-7red, yellow, brown
Chalcedonycommonmineral · Mohs 6.5-7white, gray, blue
Fluoritecommonmineral · Mohs 4purple, blue, green
Quartzcommonmineral · Mohs 7colorless, white, gray
Chertcommonmineral · Mohs 6.5-7white, gray, brown
Chrysocollacommonmineral · Mohs 2-4blue, blue-green, green
Agatized Woodcommonfossil · Mohs 6.5-7brown, red, yellow
Chalcopyritecommonmineral · Mohs 3.5-4brass-yellow, iridescent, gold
Malachitecommonmineral · Mohs 3.5-4bright green, dark green, emerald green
Azuritecommonmineral · Mohs 3.5-4azure blue, deep blue
Chalcocitecommonmineral · Mohs 2.5-3lead-gray, black, tarnish-blue
Where in New Mexico to find each
State-specific spot lists. Each link opens the New Mexico subset of mapped rockhounding spots for that mineral.
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