Where to Find Malachite in Nevada: 369 Mapped Sites
Nevada has 369 documented sites where malachite have been reported, and the best-known are Black Rock Desert, NBMG Sample Site 2756, and South Zone. Every site is mapped below with GPS coordinates and links to a full report of access and what's been found there. 4 of the 369 sites are on public-access land.
Last updated: — data compiled by the Rockhounding.org Research Team · methodology
Malachite Map: Nevada
All 369 malachite sites in Nevada. Click a pin for the full site report.
Where Malachite Are Found in Nevada
Malachite forms wherever copper ore oxidizes near the surface, so old copper-mine dumps and green-stained outcrops are the reliable places. It often coats fracture faces in the host rock.
The richest reported sites in Nevada: Black Rock Desert, NBMG Sample Site 2756, South Zone, Viola Claims, Ad Prospect.
Of the 369 sites, 4 are public access. Check each site report for current land status before you go.
All Malachite Sites in Nevada
- Black Rock Desert — Public Access
- NBMG Sample Site 2756 — BLM/Public Lands
- South Zone — BLM/Public Lands
- Viola Claims — BLM/Public Lands
- Ad Prospect — BLM/Public Lands
- Delamar Zinc — BLM/Public Lands
- NBMG Sample Site 2428 — BLM/Public Lands
- Silver King-Valley View Claim Group — Forest Service
- Son No. 6 Claim — BLM/Public Lands
- Willow Spring — Forest Service
- Cumberland Mine — BLM/Public Lands
- Eastside Mine — BLM/Public Lands
- Gibellini Manganese Mine — BLM/Public Lands
- Gold Run No. 23 Claim — BLM/Public Lands
- Iron Rail Group — Forest Service
- NBMG Sample Location 1746 — BLM/Public Lands
- NBMG Sample Site 2075 — Forest Service
- NBMG Sample Site 2423 — BLM/Public Lands
- NBMG Sample Site 2762 — BLM/Public Lands
- NBMG Sample Site 2954 — BLM/Public Lands
- NBMG Sample Site 2960 — BLM/Public Lands
- NBMG Sample Site 3948 — BLM/Public Lands
- Ole Boy Mine — BLM/Public Lands
- Panther Canyon Tungsten Prospect — BLM/Public Lands
- Pittsburg Mine — BLM/Public Lands
- Silver Queen Mine — BLM/Public Lands
- Willow Springs Prospect — Forest Service
- Alpine Eagle Mine — BLM/Public Lands
- Anaconda Claims — BLM/Public Lands
- Ballyoran Claims — BLM/Public Lands
- Bel Claims — Forest Service
- Betty Claim Group — Forest Service
- Bluebird Claims — BLM/Public Lands
- Blue Jay Mine — BLM/Public Lands
- Blue Nose Group — BLM/Public Lands
- Bvl Claims — BLM/Public Lands
- Copper King Mine — BLM/Public Lands
- Crc Nos. 1-164 — Forest Service
- Dig More Claims — BLM/Public Lands
- Fireball Ridge — BLM/Public Lands
- Gingerload — BLM/Public Lands
- Gold Run No. 23 — BLM/Public Lands
- Groundhog No. 1 and Other Claims — Forest Service
- Hapgood Silver Mine and Yellow Dog Prospects — BLM/Public Lands
- Humboldt Claim — BLM/Public Lands
- Independence Claim Group — BLM/Public Lands
- Lc Claims — Forest Service
- Leon Claim — Forest Service
- Lucky Nos. 1-11 — Forest Service
- Monaco Claims — BLM/Public Lands
Showing 50 of 369 sites — every site appears on the map above.
How to Identify Malachite
Malachite is unmistakably green — from bright emerald crusts to dark banded masses — with a silky-to-dull luster and a pale green streak. It is soft (3.5–4, scratches with a knife easily) and fizzes gently in vinegar. Banded, rounded (botryoidal) surfaces are classic. Blue azurite alongside it is a bonus find from the same chemistry.
Not sure what you found? Try our identification guide →Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find malachite in Nevada?
Nevada has 369 mapped sites where malachite have been reported. The best-known are Black Rock Desert, NBMG Sample Site 2756, and South Zone. Each listing on the map above includes GPS coordinates, access type, and what has been found there.
How many malachite sites are mapped in Nevada?
We have 369 documented malachite sites in Nevada, compiled from community submissions and published locality records and reviewed by the Rockhounding.org Research Team.
Is it legal to collect malachite in Nevada?
Casual collecting is generally allowed on BLM and National Forest land for personal, non-commercial use — the standard BLM limit is 25 lbs per day plus one specimen. National parks, monuments, and many state parks prohibit collecting, and private land always requires the owner's permission. Check the site report for each location and verify current land status before you dig.
How do I identify malachite?
Malachite is unmistakably green — from bright emerald crusts to dark banded masses — with a silky-to-dull luster and a pale green streak. It is soft (3.5–4, scratches with a knife easily) and fizzes gently in vinegar. Banded, rounded (botryoidal) surfaces are classic. Blue azurite alongside it is a bonus find from the same chemistry.
What should I bring to collect malachite?
The basics: a rock hammer, safety glasses, gloves, a bucket or padded bag for specimens, and a GPS app with the coordinates from this page. Add a spray bottle — wetting a stone makes color and banding far easier to judge in the field.
⚠️ Always verify current regulations, weather conditions, and access requirements before visiting any location. Information provided is based on community submissions and may not be current or accurate.
Malachite in Nearby States
Data: USGS Mineral Resources Data System, community submissions — reviewed and approved by the Rockhounding.org Research Team. Always verify current land status, regulations, and access before visiting any site.