Where to Find Calcite in British Columbia: 13 Mapped Sites
British Columbia has 13 documented sites where calcite have been reported, and the best-known are Lornex, Windy Craggy Deposit, and Berg. Every site is mapped below with GPS coordinates and links to a full report of access and what's been found there.
Last updated: — data compiled by the Rockhounding.org Research Team · methodology
Calcite Map: British Columbia
All 13 calcite sites in British Columbia. Click a pin for the full site report.
Where Calcite Are Found in British Columbia
Calcite fills cavities and veins in limestone country and rides along in ore veins nearly everywhere. Quarries, roadcuts in limestone, and mine dumps all produce it.
The richest reported sites in British Columbia: Lornex, Windy Craggy Deposit, Berg, Huckleberry Mountain, Granduc.
All Calcite Sites in British Columbia
- Lornex — Other
- Windy Craggy Deposit — Other
- Berg — Other
- Huckleberry Mountain — Other
- Granduc — Other
- Island Copper — Other
- Brenda — Other
- Ja Zone — Other
- Phoenix — Other
- Poison Mountain — Other
- Summers Creek — Other
- Rock Candy Fluorspar Mine — Other
- Lower Liard Crossing Fluorite - Witherite Deposit — Other
How to Identify Calcite
Calcite is the fizz test mineral: a drop of vinegar bubbles on it. Hardness 3 — a knife or even a copper coin scratches it — and it cleaves into perfect rhombohedra, so broken pieces are little slanted boxes. Crystals range from dogtooth points to flat plates in nearly any color, and many localities fluoresce red or orange under UV light.
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Where can I find calcite in British Columbia?
British Columbia has 13 mapped sites where calcite have been reported. The best-known are Lornex, Windy Craggy Deposit, and Berg. Each listing on the map above includes GPS coordinates, access type, and what has been found there.
How many calcite sites are mapped in British Columbia?
We have 13 documented calcite sites in British Columbia, compiled from provincial geological survey records and community submissions, reviewed by the Rockhounding.org Research Team.
Is it legal to collect calcite in British Columbia?
Casual hand collecting is generally allowed on unclaimed Crown land in British Columbia. It is prohibited in parks, on active mineral claims, and on private land without permission. Always verify land status before you dig.
How do I identify calcite?
Calcite is the fizz test mineral: a drop of vinegar bubbles on it. Hardness 3 — a knife or even a copper coin scratches it — and it cleaves into perfect rhombohedra, so broken pieces are little slanted boxes. Crystals range from dogtooth points to flat plates in nearly any color, and many localities fluoresce red or orange under UV light.
⚠️ 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.
Calcite in Nearby Provinces
Data: USGS Mineral Resources Data System — reviewed and approved by the Rockhounding.org Research Team. Always verify current land status, regulations, and access before visiting any site.