Where to Find Chalcedony in Florida
5 mapped chalcedony rockhounding spots in Florida, across 4 counties. Most of the mapped spots sit in Pinellas County, Hillsborough County, and Pasco County. Chalcedony is the parent name for microcrystalline quartz, including agate, jasper, carnelian, and chrysoprase.
Map of 5 chalcedony rockhounding spots in Florida
Chalcedony by county in Florida
Counties ranked by number of chalcedony spots in our database.
Every chalcedony spot in Florida
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unnamed Area (Agatized Coral #2)Interbay Boulevard | Hillsborough County |
| 27.8862, -82.4808 | Public |
| Flor-a-MarTopsail Trail | Pasco County |
| 28.2338, -82.7479 | Public |
| Caledesi Causeway BanksHoneymoon Island Trail | Pinellas County | 28.0578, -82.8089 | Public | |
| Pinellas & Hillsborough Beaches120th Avenue West | Pinellas County |
| 27.7740, -82.7793 | Public |
| Lakeland | Polk County |
| 28.1235, -81.8869 | Public |
Chalcedony in Florida FAQ
Where can I find chalcedony in Florida?+
RockHoundR tracks 5 chalcedony spots in Florida, spread across 4 counties. The strongest concentration is in Pinellas County.
Is collecting chalcedony legal in Florida?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like chalcedony is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Florida, 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 chalcedony location in Florida?+
Pinellas County has the most chalcedony spots in our database for Florida. The full county breakdown is below, and different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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