Rockhounding sites in Michigan

97 rockhounding collecting destinations in Michigan.

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How many rockhounding sites are in Michigan?

Use this page as your Michigan rockhounding map — Michigan has 97 rockhounding sites in our directory, including 9 agate & jasper, 1 gemstones, 59 fossils, 5 gold & minerals, 23 other. Use rockhounding sites near me for live distance sorting or browse by city.

Near major cities: Ann Arbor · Detroit · Grand Rapids · Marquette · Traverse City

By specimen type: Agate & Jasper (9) · Fossils (59) · Gold & Minerals (5) · Other (23)

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find rockhounding sites in Michigan?

Our Michigan rockhounding map lists 97 cataloged sites with GPS, fees, and specimen types at /states/michigan/. Filter by type or use near-me GPS sorting from your location.

Is there a Michigan rockhounding map?

Yes — the Michigan state hub at /states/michigan/ works as your rockhounding map with every listing, featured sites, and links to specimen-type subsets.

What can you find rockhounding in Michigan?

Specimens vary by region — browse the Michigan map for quartz, agate, geodes, fossils, and gems. Each listing notes primary targets and access rules.

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Adams Road — fossil rockhounding site near Michigan, MI
FossilMI

Adams Road

Fossil collection site, Oakland County, Michigan. Environment: pond. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

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Allensdale — fossil rockhounding site near Michigan, MI
FossilMI

Allensdale

Fossil collection site, Ottawa County, Michigan. Environment: glacial. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

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Beach (petoskey Area 1) — petoskey stones rockhounding site near Michigan, MI
Petoskey StonesMI

Beach (petoskey Area 1)

Beach (Petoskey area 1) is a documented mineral occurrence near MI. Reported specimens include Petoskey Stones. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

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Beach (petoskey Area 2) — petoskey stones rockhounding site near Michigan, MI
Petoskey StonesMI

Beach (petoskey Area 2)

Beach (Petoskey area 2) is a documented mineral occurrence near MI. Reported specimens include Petoskey Stones, fossils. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

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Beach (petoskey Area 3) — petoskey stones rockhounding site near Michigan, MI
Petoskey StonesMI

Beach (petoskey Area 3)

Beach (Petoskey area 3) is a documented mineral occurrence near MI. Reported specimens include Petoskey Stones, fossils. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

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Belle Isle — fossil rockhounding site near Michigan, MI
FossilMI

Belle Isle

Fossil collection site, Wayne County, Michigan. Environment: glacial. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

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Besser Museum Lafarge Fossil Park — fossil rockhounding site near MI, MI
FossilMI

Besser Museum Lafarge Fossil Park

Besser Museum Lafarge Fossil Park is a documented rockhounding destination in MI. Collectors visit for fossils, trilobites, dinosaur bone and related material. Access rules and land ownership vary — confirm current status with the managing agency or landowner before collecting.

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Birch Run — fossil rockhounding site near Michigan, MI
FossilMI

Birch Run

Fossil collection site, Saginaw County, Michigan. Environment: glacial. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

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Birmingham — fossil rockhounding site near Michigan, MI
FossilMI

Birmingham

Fossil collection site, Oakland County, Michigan. Environment: glacial. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

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Boston & Lake Superior Exploration — azurite rockhounding site near Ontonagon, MI
AzuriteMI

Boston & Lake Superior Exploration

Boston & Lake Superior Exploration is a mineral prospect in Ontonagon, Michigan, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Malachite.

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Burt Lake Beach — petoskey stones rockhounding site near Michigan, MI
Petoskey StonesMI

Burt Lake Beach

Burt Lake Beach is a documented mineral occurrence near MI. Reported specimens include Petoskey Stones, Fossils. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

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Carnelian Beach — agate rockhounding site near Michigan, MI
AgateMI

Carnelian Beach

Carnelian beach is a documented mineral occurrence near MI. Reported specimens include Agate nodules, Carnelian, Quartz crystals. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

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Cascade Prospect — azurite rockhounding site near Ontonagon, MI
AzuriteMI

Cascade Prospect

Cascade Prospect is a mineral prospect in Ontonagon, Michigan, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Malachite.

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Casnovia — fossil rockhounding site near Michigan, MI
FossilMI

Casnovia

Fossil collection site, Muskegon County, Michigan. Environment: glacial. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

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Cass City — fossil rockhounding site near Michigan, MI
FossilMI

Cass City

Fossil collection site, Tuscola County, Michigan. Environment: glacial. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

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Champion Mine Dump — hematite rockhounding site near Michigan, MI
HematiteMI

Champion Mine Dump

Champion Mine Dump is a documented mineral occurrence near MI. Reported specimens include Hematite, Sapphite, Sericite, Specularite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

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Chelsea — fossil rockhounding site near Michigan, MI
FossilMI

Chelsea

Fossil collection site, Washtenaw County, Michigan. Environment: glacial. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

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Cheseaning — fossil rockhounding site near Michigan, MI
FossilMI

Cheseaning

Fossil collection site, Saginaw County, Michigan. Environment: glacial. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

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Chlorastrolite — mixed rockhounding site near MI, MI
MixedMI

Chlorastrolite

Chlorastrolite is a documented rockhounding destination in MI. Collectors visit for mixed minerals and rocks and related material. Access rules and land ownership vary — confirm current status with the managing agency or landowner before collecting.

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Cole Site — fossil rockhounding site near Michigan, MI
FossilMI

Cole Site

Fossil collection site, Genesee County, Michigan. Environment: glacial. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

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Corunna — fossil rockhounding site near Michigan, MI
FossilMI

Corunna

Fossil collection site, Shiawassee County, Michigan. Environment: glacial. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

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Croswell — fossil rockhounding site near Michigan, MI
FossilMI

Croswell

Fossil collection site, Sanilac County, Michigan. Environment: glacial. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

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Dutmer Site — fossil rockhounding site near Michigan, MI
FossilMI

Dutmer Site

Fossil collection site, Kent County, Michigan. Environment: glacial. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

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Eddy Discovery Center — mixed rockhounding site near MI, MI
MixedMI

Eddy Discovery Center

Eddy Discovery Center is a documented rockhounding destination in MI. Collectors visit for mixed minerals and rocks and related material. Access rules and land ownership vary — confirm current status with the managing agency or landowner before collecting.

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Farmington — fossil rockhounding site near Michigan, MI
FossilMI

Farmington

Fossil collection site, Oakland County, Michigan. Environment: pond. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

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Frankenlust — fossil rockhounding site near Michigan, MI
FossilMI

Frankenlust

Fossil collection site, Bay County, Michigan. Environment: glacial. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

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General Area (marcasite) — marcasite rockhounding site near Michigan, MI
MarcasiteMI

General Area (marcasite)

General Area (marcasite) is a documented mineral occurrence near MI. Reported specimens include Marcasite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

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Gull Point — agate rockhounding site near Michigan, MI
AgateMI

Gull Point

Gull Point is a documented mineral occurrence near MI. Reported specimens include Keweenaw Agates. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

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Gun River — fossil rockhounding site near Michigan, MI
FossilMI

Gun River

Fossil collection site, Allegan County, Michigan. Environment: glacial. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

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Hastings — fossil rockhounding site near Michigan, MI
FossilMI

Hastings

Fossil collection site, Barry County, Michigan. Environment: glacial. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

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Howard City Gem Mine — mixed minerals rockhounding site near Michigan, MI
Mixed mineralsMI

Howard City Gem Mine

Howard City Gem Mine is a documented mineral occurrence near MI. Reported specimens include Mixed minerals. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

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Hubbardston — fossil rockhounding site near Michigan, MI
FossilMI

Hubbardston

Fossil collection site, Ionia County, Michigan. Environment: glacial. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

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Huls Site — fossil rockhounding site near Michigan, MI
FossilMI

Huls Site

Fossil collection site, Oceana County, Michigan. Environment: mire/swamp. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

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I-96 Site — fossil rockhounding site near Michigan, MI
FossilMI

I-96 Site

Fossil collection site, Ingham County, Michigan. Environment: glacial. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

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Isle Royal Np Sign — mixed rockhounding site near MI, MI
MixedMI

Isle Royal Np Sign

Isle Royal NP sign is a documented rockhounding destination in MI. Collectors visit for mixed minerals and rocks and related material. Access rules and land ownership vary — confirm current status with the managing agency or landowner before collecting.

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Isle Royale Greenstone — chlorastrolite rockhounding site near Copper Harbor, MI
ChlorastroliteMI

Isle Royale Greenstone

Isle Royale National Park is the type locality for chlorastrolite, Michigan's state gem, but collecting is banned in the park.

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Jasper Hill — agate rockhounding site near Michigan, MI
AgateMI

Jasper Hill

Jasper Hill is a documented mineral occurrence near MI. Reported specimens include Jasper, Jaspilite, Hematite, Quartz. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

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Kalamazoo — fossil rockhounding site near Michigan, MI
FossilMI

Kalamazoo

Fossil collection site, Kalamazoo County, Michigan. Environment: glacial. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

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Keweenaw Copper Country — copper rockhounding site near Houghton, MI
CopperMI

Keweenaw Copper Country

Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula produced more native copper than anywhere on Earth; rock dumps and mine tours remain collector destinations.

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Keweenaw Point — agate rockhounding site near Michigan, MI
AgateMI

Keweenaw Point

Keweenaw Point is a documented mineral occurrence near MI. Reported specimens include Keweenaw Agate, Adularia, Chalcedony, Chert, Jasper, Thomsonite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

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Kuhl Site — fossil rockhounding site near Michigan, MI
FossilMI

Kuhl Site

Fossil collection site, Washtenaw County, Michigan. Environment: pond. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

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Lake Superior Beach — adularia rockhounding site near Michigan, MI
AdulariaMI

Lake Superior Beach

Lake Superior Beach is a documented mineral occurrence near MI. Reported specimens include Adularia, Keweenaw Agates, Chalcedony, Chert, Jasper, Thomsonite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

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Largest Glacial Float Copper — mineral rockhounding site near MI, MI
MineralMI

Largest Glacial Float Copper

Largest Glacial Float Copper is a documented rockhounding destination in MI. Collectors visit for assorted minerals, ore samples and related material. Access rules and land ownership vary — confirm current status with the managing agency or landowner before collecting.

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Leech Farm — fossil rockhounding site near Michigan, MI
FossilMI

Leech Farm

Fossil collection site, Macomb County, Michigan. Environment: glacial. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

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Manitou Island — agate rockhounding site near Michigan, MI
AgateMI

Manitou Island

Manitou Island is a documented mineral occurrence near MI. Reported specimens include Lake Superior Agates. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

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Marlette — fossil rockhounding site near Michigan, MI
FossilMI

Marlette

Fossil collection site, Sanilac County, Michigan. Environment: glacial. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

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Mastodon At The University Of Michigan — mixed rockhounding site near MI, MI
MixedMI

Mastodon At The University Of Michigan

Mastodon at the University of Michigan is a documented rockhounding destination in MI. Collectors visit for mixed minerals and rocks and related material. Access rules and land ownership vary — confirm current status with the managing agency or landowner before collecting.

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Mcclain State Park — adularia rockhounding site near Michigan, MI
AdulariaMI

Mcclain State Park

McClain State Park is a documented mineral occurrence near MI. Reported specimens include Adularia, Chalcedony, Chert, Jasper, Keweenaw Agate, Thomsite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

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Merryweather Prospect — azurite rockhounding site near Ontonagon, MI
AzuriteMI

Merryweather Prospect

Merryweather Prospect is a mineral prospect in Ontonagon, Michigan, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Malachite.

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Michigamme Mine — chalcedony rockhounding site near Michigan, MI
ChalcedonyMI

Michigamme Mine

Michigamme Mine is a documented mineral occurrence near MI. Reported specimens include Chalcedony, Hematite, Jaspilite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

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Mt. Shasta — garnet rockhounding site near Michigan, MI
GarnetMI

Mt. Shasta

Mt. Shasta is a documented mineral occurrence near MI. Reported specimens include Garnet. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

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Peak Copper Exploration — azurite rockhounding site near Gogebic, MI
AzuriteMI

Peak Copper Exploration

Peak Copper Exploration is a mineral prospect in Gogebic, Michigan, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Malachite.

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Petersburg — fossil rockhounding site near Michigan, MI
FossilMI

Petersburg

Fossil collection site, Monroe County, Michigan. Environment: glacial. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

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Petoskey Stone (polished) — mixed rockhounding site near MI, MI
MixedMI

Petoskey Stone (polished)

Petoskey Stone (polished) is a documented rockhounding destination in MI. Collectors visit for mixed minerals and rocks and related material. Access rules and land ownership vary — confirm current status with the managing agency or landowner before collecting.

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Petoskey Stone Beaches — fossil rockhounding site near Petoskey, MI
FossilMI

Petoskey Stone Beaches

Devonian hexagonaria coral fossils polished by Lake Michigan surf create Michigan's official state stone on northern beaches.

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Pitt Farm — fossil rockhounding site near Michigan, MI
FossilMI

Pitt Farm

Fossil collection site, Gratiot County, Michigan. Environment: glacial. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

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Presque Isle — agate rockhounding site near Michigan, MI
AgateMI

Presque Isle

Presque Isle is a documented mineral occurrence near MI. Reported specimens include Agate, Chalcedony geodes, Sandstone with calcite veins. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

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Presque Isle Syncline — azurite rockhounding site near Gogebic, MI
AzuriteMI

Presque Isle Syncline

Presque Isle Syncline is a known mineral occurrence in Gogebic, Michigan, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Malachite, Silver.

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Rice Creek — fossil rockhounding site near Michigan, MI
FossilMI

Rice Creek

Fossil collection site, Calhoun County, Michigan. Environment: glacial. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

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Riverdale — fossil rockhounding site near Michigan, MI
FossilMI

Riverdale

Fossil collection site, Gratiot County, Michigan. Environment: glacial. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

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Rockport Recreation Area — fossil rockhounding site near Michigan, MI
FossilMI

Rockport Recreation Area

Rockport Recreation Area is a documented mineral occurrence near MI. Reported specimens include Fossils, Petoskey Stones, Pyrite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

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Rope Mine — gold rockhounding site near Michigan, MI
GoldMI

Rope Mine

Rope Mine is a documented mineral occurrence near MI. Reported specimens include Gold, Pyrite, Chalcopyrite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

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Shelton — fossil rockhounding site near Michigan, MI
FossilMI

Shelton

Fossil collection site, Oakland County, Michigan. Environment: glacial. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

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Siskiwit Lake (south Side) — chlorastrolite rockhounding site near Michigan, MI
ChlorastroliteMI

Siskiwit Lake (south Side)

Siskiwit Lake (South Side) is a documented mineral occurrence near MI. Reported specimens include Chlorastrolite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

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Smith Site — fossil rockhounding site near Michigan, MI
FossilMI

Smith Site

Fossil collection site, Kent County, Michigan. Environment: glacial. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

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Summitt Prospect — gold rockhounding site near Gogebic, MI
GoldMI

Summitt Prospect

Summitt Prospect is a mineral prospect in Gogebic, Michigan, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Gold, Silver.

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Tabor Site — fossil rockhounding site near Michigan, MI
FossilMI

Tabor Site

Fossil collection site, Eaton County, Michigan. Environment: glacial. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

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Tecumseh — fossil rockhounding site near Michigan, MI
FossilMI

Tecumseh

Fossil collection site, Lenawee County, Michigan. Environment: mire/swamp. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

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Tobin Harbor Area — agate rockhounding site near Michigan, MI
AgateMI

Tobin Harbor Area

Tobin Harbor Area is a documented mineral occurrence near MI. Reported specimens include Agate, Carnelian, Quartz crystals. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

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Torch Lake Beach — fossil rockhounding site near Michigan, MI
FossilMI

Torch Lake Beach

Torch Lake Beach is a documented mineral occurrence near MI. Reported specimens include Fossils, Petoskey stones. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

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United States Exploration — azurite rockhounding site near Ontonagon, MI
AzuriteMI

United States Exploration

United States Exploration is a mineral prospect in Ontonagon, Michigan, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Malachite.

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W.white Pine Smith Explorat. Copper — azurite rockhounding site near Ontonagon, MI
AzuriteMI

W.white Pine Smith Explorat. Copper

W.White Pine Smith Explorat. Copper is a mineral prospect in Ontonagon, Michigan, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Malachite.

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Wauneta Exploration — azurite rockhounding site near Ontonagon, MI
AzuriteMI

Wauneta Exploration

Wauneta Exploration is a mineral prospect in Ontonagon, Michigan, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Malachite.

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