Where to Find Malachite in New Mexico
7 mapped malachite rockhounding spots in New Mexico, across 7 counties. Most of the mapped spots sit in Grant County, Hidalgo County, and Otero County. Malachite is bright-green copper carbonate, often found alongside azurite and chrysocolla in oxidized copper ores. New Mexico is strong high-desert rockhounding country.
Map of 7 malachite rockhounding spots in New Mexico
Malachite by county in New Mexico
Counties ranked by number of malachite spots in our database.
Every malachite spot in New Mexico
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burro PeakRustlers Trail | Grant County |
| 32.5718, -108.4007 | Public |
| Apache MineNM 81 | Hidalgo County | 31.8448, -108.3053 | Public | |
| Jarilla Mountains (copper)County Road A003 | Otero County | 32.4055, -106.1005 | Public | |
| CoyoteNM 96 | Rio Arriba County | 36.1657, -106.6162 | Public | |
| Nacimiento MountainsEureka Mesa Road | Sandoval County | 35.9988, -106.8941 | Public | |
| Caballo MountainsCounty Road A003 | Sierra County | 32.9120, -107.2236 | Public | |
| Oscura MountainsWsmr South Route 3501 | Socorro County |
| 33.8118, -106.3750 | Public |
Malachite in New Mexico FAQ
Where can I find malachite in New Mexico?+
RockHoundR tracks 7 malachite spots in New Mexico, spread across 7 counties. The strongest concentration is in Grant County.
Is collecting malachite legal in New Mexico?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like malachite is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in New Mexico, 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 malachite location in New Mexico?+
Grant County has the most malachite spots in our database for New Mexico. The full county breakdown is below, and different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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