Where to Find Fluorite in British Columbia: 68 Mapped Sites
British Columbia has 68 documented sites where fluorite have been reported, and the best-known are Boot, Lc 1, and Bobbi. 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
Fluorite Map: British Columbia
All 68 fluorite sites in British Columbia. Click a pin for the full site report.
Where Fluorite Are Found in British Columbia
Fluorite fills low-temperature veins and flat-lying beds in limestone, classically alongside galena and sphalerite. Old fluorspar-district dumps and limestone-hosted veins are the productive ground.
The richest reported sites in British Columbia: Boot, Lc 1, Bobbi, Bugaboo, Mastodon North.
All Fluorite Sites in British Columbia
- Boot — Other
- Lc 1 — Other
- Bobbi — Other
- Bugaboo — Other
- Mastodon North — Other
- Dave 3 — Other
- Gypo (L.3098s) — Other
- Mona — Other
- Rock Canyon Creek — Other
- Early Bird — Other
- Hiren Creek — Other
- Rio Creek — Other
- Rock Candy Fluorspar Mine — Other
- Ruddock Cr (Q,R,U,V Zones) — Other
- Ruddock Cr (T Zone) — Other
- Scat — Other
- Silver Hoard (L.10712) — Other
- Ctv T-7 — Other
- Deer — Other
- Foghorn Cr Moly — Other
- G Zone — Other
- Hope H-3 — Other
- Loki — Other
- Lower Liard Crossing Fluorite - Witherite Deposit — Other
- Rar 7 — Other
- Rep 6 — Other
- Cosburn — Other
- Crystal — Other
- Elm — Other
- Wewa — Other
- Bar — Other
- Coral-Camp — Other
- Dan 6 — Other
- Fire — Other
- Gem — Other
- Lucky Jane — Other
- Mile 397 — Other
- Muncho Lake — Other
- Pinto — Other
- Rar 4 — Other
- Shar 6 — Other
- Stone — Other
- Strap — Other
- Tam Fluorite — Other
- Tee — Other
- Wewa — Other
- Cliff — Other
- Dan 32 — Other
- Dan 39 — Other
- Dan 48 — Other
Showing 50 of 68 sites — every site appears on the map above.
How to Identify Fluorite
Fluorite forms glassy cubes in purple, green, yellow, or blue, and its octahedral cleavage is the tell: corners cleave off a cube cleanly, and broken pieces show triangular flat faces. Hardness 4 — a knife scratches it, which instantly separates it from quartz or amethyst. Many pieces fluoresce blue-violet under UV, the mineral that named the effect.
Not sure what you found? Try our identification guide →Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find fluorite in British Columbia?
British Columbia has 68 mapped sites where fluorite have been reported. The best-known are Boot, Lc 1, and Bobbi. Each listing on the map above includes GPS coordinates, access type, and what has been found there.
How many fluorite sites are mapped in British Columbia?
We have 68 documented fluorite 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 fluorite 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 fluorite?
Fluorite forms glassy cubes in purple, green, yellow, or blue, and its octahedral cleavage is the tell: corners cleave off a cube cleanly, and broken pieces show triangular flat faces. Hardness 4 — a knife scratches it, which instantly separates it from quartz or amethyst. Many pieces fluoresce blue-violet under UV, the mineral that named the effect.
⚠️ 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.
More to Find in British Columbia
Data: BC Geological Survey MINFILE, 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.