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Chariton River
Chariton River is a documented mineral occurrence near MO. Reported specimens include Calcite crystals, Goethite, Quartz, Septarian Nodules. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
View detailsQuartz & Crystals rockhounding sites in Missouri
Quartz veins, crystal pockets, and pegmatite sites — from Herkimer diamonds to Arkansas clear quartz.
5 quartz & crystals destinations in Missouri.
Rockhounding sites in Missouri — quartz & crystals: 5 spots in our directory. Sort live from your phone with near me, or browse all U.S. quartz & crystals rockhounding sites and the Missouri state page.
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Quartz & Crystals collecting in Missouri
Quartz veins, crystal pockets, and pegmatite sites — from Herkimer diamonds to Arkansas clear quartz.
We currently document 5 quartz & crystals collecting sites in Missouri. Each listing includes original descriptions, visitor notes, and last-updated dates when available.
What to know before you collect
Quartz & Crystals destinations in Missouri vary widely in access, season, and legality. Some are official recreation areas; others are informal gravel bars. Read the access and safety sections on each listing — never assume collecting is allowed without checking current signage.
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Indian Creek
Indian Creek is a documented mineral occurrence near MO. Reported specimens include Quartz crystals, Smoky Quartz. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Moselle Iron Mines
Moselle Iron Mines is a documented mineral occurrence near MO. Reported specimens include Amethyst, Arsenopyrite, Azurite, Chalcopyrite, Hematite, Malachite, Marcasite, Pyrite, Smoky Quartz. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Ruepple Iron Mine
Ruepple Iron Mine is a documented mineral occurrence near MO. Reported specimens include Amethyst, Goethite, Hematite, Marcasite, Melanterite, Pyrite, Quartz, Siderite, Azurite, Copper, Cuprite, Gypsum. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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St. Louis (calcite Area)
St. Louis (calcite area) is a documented mineral occurrence near MO. Reported specimens include Calcite crystals, Millerite, Quartz. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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