Crystals near Kirksville, MO
12 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Kirksville report crystal. The closest is Chariton River, about 10 miles out (13 min drive).
Most collectable crystals in the field are quartz family: clear rock crystal, amethyst, smoky quartz, and rose quartz from pegmatites, veins, and vugs in host rock.
Map of 12 crystal collecting spots within 150 miles of Kirksville, Missouri
Closest crystals spots to Kirksville
- Chariton RiverAdair County, Missouri10 mi · 13 min driveCalcite, Goethite, Quartz
- NewarkKnox County, Missouri35 mi · 44 min driveCalcite, Chalcopyrite, Goethite
- Fabius RiverLewis County, Missouri53 mi · 1 hr 6 min driveGeode, Calcite, Malachite
- St. FrancisvilleClark County, Missouri56 mi · 1 hr 10 min driveGeode, Barite, Calcite
- Crystal Glen CreekHancock County, Illinois65 mi · 1 hr 21 min driveGeode, Barite, Calcite
- Mississippi River (near Hamilton)Hancock County, Illinois65 mi · 1 hr 21 min driveGeode, Amethyst, Quartz
Types of crystals reported near Kirksville
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each variety.
Every crystal spot within 150 miles of Kirksville
Sorted by distance from Kirksville. Tap a row for directions, access status, and nearby trips.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chariton River | Adair County | 40.0673, -92.6904 | Public | |
| NewarkMO E | Knox County | 39.9759, -91.9786 | Public | |
| Fabius River275th Avenue | Lewis County | 39.9756, -91.6218 | Public | |
| St. FrancisvilleCounty Road 197 | Clark County | 40.4541, -91.5784 | Public | |
| Crystal Glen CreekNorth County Road 700 | Hancock County | 40.3714, -91.3755 | Public | |
| Mississippi River (near Hamilton) | Hancock County | 40.3833, -91.3765 | Public | |
| Spillman CreekNorth County Road 1540 | Hancock County | 40.6163, -91.2030 | Public | |
| Burlington (geodes)Starrs Cave Road | Des Moines County | 40.8521, -91.1493 | Public | |
| Muscatine (agate)County Road G44X | Louisa County | 41.3185, -91.1561 | Public | |
| Orient AreaHenry A Wallace Road | Adair County | 41.2473, -94.3538 | Public | |
| TroyHampel Road | Lincoln County | 38.9185, -90.9386 | Public | |
| Cole CountyMO BB | Cole County | 38.3686, -92.3916 | Public |
Crystals near Kirksville FAQ
Where can I find crystals near Kirksville?+
12 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Kirksville report crystal. The closest is Chariton River in Adair County County, roughly 10 miles away (13 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect crystals on public land near Kirksville?+
12 of the 12 spots here sit on land mapped as publicly accessible. Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed on most BLM and Forest Service land with limits set by the local field office; national parks and most state parks are closed to collecting. Confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.
Where do quartz crystals actually form?+
In open pockets: vugs in limestone, gas cavities in volcanic rock, and pockets inside pegmatites. That is why digging productive crystal ground means following a vein or a pocket zone rather than sifting random soil. Loose points in creek beds are pocket material that erosion already freed.
How far from Kirksville do I need to drive?+
The nearest crystal spot is about 10 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 127 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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