Moselle Iron Mines — Rockhounding in Phelps County, Missouri

Moselle Iron Mines is a mapped rockhounding spot in Phelps County, Missouri. Reported finds include amethyst, arsenopyrite, azurite, chalcopyrite, hematite, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Phelps County
State: Missouri
Nearest road: County Road 7240
Postcode: 65550
Coordinates: 37.83458, -91.82879

Land & collecting status

Generally open to casual rockhounding

Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig.

Public-land rules vary by agency, season, and field office. The RockHoundR app pulls live BLM, USFS, NPS, and tribal overlays so you can see exactly which agency manages the ground at this spot.

Sources & verification

Spot details combine the public RockHoundR location dataset, normalized mineral labels, agency land-status checks in the app, and community submissions. Coordinates are approximate until verified in the field.

Sources: RockHoundR public spot dataset, app land overlays, and local agency review before each trip.

Found at Moselle Iron Mines

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Moselle Iron Mines FAQ

Where is Moselle Iron Mines?+

Moselle Iron Mines is in Phelps County, Missouri, at 37.83458, -91.82879. Nearest road: County Road 7240.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Moselle Iron Mines?+

Moselle Iron Mines is reported to produce Amethyst, Arsenopyrite, Azurite, Chalcopyrite, Hematite, Malachite, Marcasite, Pyrite, Smoky Quartz.

Is collecting allowed at Moselle Iron Mines?+

Generally open to casual rockhounding. Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

How do I get to Moselle Iron Mines?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 37.83458, -91.82879 in Google Maps. The nearest road is County Road 7240.

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