Where to Find Azurite in Utah

Utah azurite is closely associated with the same copper sulfide systems that produce malachite and chrysocolla. The Cane Creek anticline in San Juan County yields bladed and tabular azurite crystals in oxidized sandstone, often perched on dolomite seams. The Centennial Eureka and Mammoth mines in the Tintic district carry azurite as small, deep-blue prisms on quartz, especially in vugs that escaped weathering. Lisbon Valley dumps add azurite as crusts and stained nodules. Crystals are fragile and fade in sunlight over years, so wrap specimens individually and store them out of direct light.

42 mapped azurite rockhounding spots in Utah, across 21 counties.

Map of 42 azurite rockhounding spots in Utah

Azurite by county in Utah

Counties ranked by number of azurite spots in our database.

Every azurite spot in Utah

Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.

SpotCountyMineralsCoordinatesAccess
Beaver Lake MountainsBeaver County38.5463, -113.0866Public
Cactus MineEly HighwayBeaver County38.4897, -113.2954Public
FriscoEly HighwayBeaver County38.4497, -113.2764Public
Lincoln GulchSR 21Beaver County38.2630, -112.8882Public
Rocky RangeEly HighwayBeaver County38.4616, -113.1057Public
Star RangeBeryl Milford RoadBeaver County38.3456, -113.1442Public
Pilot RangeTunnel Springs RdBox Elder County41.2481, -114.0397Public
Vipont MineBirch Creek RoadBox Elder County41.9657, -113.8459Public
WillardGrizzly Peak Direct TrailBox Elder County41.4252, -111.9758Public
Little Bear RiverCanyon RoadCache County41.5240, -111.7803Public
Yellow Canary Uranium DepositRed Creek RoadDaggett County40.9125, -109.2394Public
Antelope IslandMountain View TrailDavis County40.9831, -112.1977Public
Farmington mining districtPatsy's Mine TrailDavis County40.9850, -111.8725Public
Copper Globe and other mines in San Rafael districtCopper Globe Mine RoadEmery County38.8029, -110.9111Public
Miner's BasinMiners Basin RoadGrand County38.5456, -109.2816Public
Salt ValleyDelicate Arch RoadGrand County38.7305, -109.5251Public
Granite MountainIron Springs RoadIron County37.7340, -113.2350Public
Deep Creek MountainsQueen Sheeba RoadJuab County39.8035, -113.9600Public
Tintic MountainsOld Highway RoadJuab County39.9123, -112.1311Public
PariaUS 89Kane County37.1279, -111.9429Public
Fool CreekMillard County39.4697, -112.3243Public
Little Drum MountainsMillard County39.4625, -113.0303Public
Bullion CanyonBullion Canyon RoadPiute County38.4195, -112.2981Public
Swan CreekWest Swan Creek Spring RoadRich County41.9861, -111.4175Public
Big Cottonwood CanyonMiddle LoopSalt Lake County40.6405, -111.6329Public
Big Indian WashHomestake SpurSan Juan County38.2308, -109.2810Public
La Sal mining districtV2 RoadSan Juan County38.3414, -109.0638Public
La Sal MountainsLa Sal Pass RoadSan Juan County38.4282, -109.2585Public
Lisbon ValleyLisbon Valley RoadSan Juan County38.1578, -109.1483Public
Monticello mining districtCooley Pass TrailSan Juan County37.8313, -109.4670Public
Monument ValleyPiute Farms RoadSan Juan County37.2482, -110.4457Public
Salina CreekInterstate Highway 70 Frontage RoadSevier County38.9142, -111.7270Public
Sevier CanyonSevier Canyon RoadSevier County38.5444, -112.3876Public
Park City mining districtComstock Mine TrailSummit County40.6230, -111.5425Public
Clifton mining districtTooele County40.1710, -113.8127Public
Dutch MountainTooele County40.2349, -113.8263Public
Gold HillEast First AvenueTooele County40.1813, -113.8102Public
Silver Island MountainsCave Canyon RoadTooele County40.9225, -113.7800Public
Dyer MineForest Service Road 249Uintah County40.7350, -109.5681Public
Uteland Knoll mining districtCR 2610Uintah County40.0506, -109.7416Public
Thorpe HillsUtah County40.2073, -112.1537Public
OgdenSR 39Weber County41.2551, -111.8341Public

Azurite in Utah FAQ

Where can I find azurite in Utah?+
Utah azurite is closely associated with the same copper sulfide systems that produce malachite and chrysocolla. The Cane Creek anticline in San Juan County yields bladed and tabular azurite crystals in oxidized sandstone, often perched on dolomite seams. The Centennial Eureka and Mammoth mines in the Tintic district carry azurite as small, deep-blue prisms on quartz, especially in vugs that escaped weathering. Lisbon Valley dumps add azurite as crusts and stained nodules. Crystals are fragile and fade in sunlight over years, so wrap specimens individually and store them out of direct light. The most productive ground is in Cane Creek copper district (San Juan County), Tintic mines (Juab County), Lisbon Valley (San Juan County).
Is collecting azurite legal in Utah?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like azurite is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Utah, 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 azurite location in Utah?+
Cane Creek copper district (San Juan County) is the standout. Other strong ground includes Tintic mines (Juab County), Lisbon Valley (San Juan County).

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