Is It Illegal to Collect Moqui Marbles?

Collecting Moqui Marbles is not illegal in all areas, just sites like State Parks, National Parks, and Native American reservations.

Where can I buy moqui marbles?

The majority of Moqui Marbles come from Utah's Navajo Sandstone Formation (now part of Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument), and in Zion National Park. They were discovered by the Moqui Indians and can also be called Moqui Balls, Thunderballs, or Shaman Stones.

Are moqui marbles illegal?

Many concretions are located in State Parks, National Parks and Monuments, and Native American reservations where collecting is prohibited.