Where to Find Malachite in British Columbia: 38 Mapped Sites
British Columbia has 38 documented sites where malachite have been reported, and the best-known are Caledonia, Chu Chua, and Homestake Mine. 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
Malachite Map: British Columbia
All 38 malachite sites in British Columbia. Click a pin for the full site report.
Where Malachite Are Found in British Columbia
Malachite forms wherever copper ore oxidizes near the surface, so old copper-mine dumps and green-stained outcrops are the reliable places. It often coats fracture faces in the host rock.
The richest reported sites in British Columbia: Caledonia, Chu Chua, Homestake Mine, Kutcho Creek, Mt.Haskins.
All Malachite Sites in British Columbia
- Caledonia — Other
- Chu Chua — Other
- Homestake Mine — Other
- Kutcho Creek — Other
- Mt.Haskins — Other
- Windy Craggy — Other
- Catface — Other
- Gambier Island — Other
- Hph Claim Group — Other
- Huckleberry Mountain — Other
- Morrison — Other
- Ox Lake — Other
- Poison Mountain — Other
- Powell River Ok — Other
- Schaft Creek — Other
- Windy Craggy Deposit — Other
- Berg — Other
- Copper Canyon Deposit — Other
- Galore Creek — Other
- Hushamu Deposit Expo Property — Other
- Kemess North — Other
- Mount Polley — Other
- Red Dog — Other
- Ajax — Other
- Big Onion — Other
- E and L — Other
- Ja Zone — Other
- June — Other
- Kerr Sulphurets — Other
- Krain — Other
- Lorraine — Other
- Maggie — Other
- Mount Milligan — Other
- Red Chris — Other
- Summers Creek — Other
- Tam — Other
- Davis-Keays — Other
- Rainbow — Other
How to Identify Malachite
Malachite is unmistakably green — from bright emerald crusts to dark banded masses — with a silky-to-dull luster and a pale green streak. It is soft (3.5–4, scratches with a knife easily) and fizzes gently in vinegar. Banded, rounded (botryoidal) surfaces are classic. Blue azurite alongside it is a bonus find from the same chemistry.
Not sure what you found? Try our identification guide →Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find malachite in British Columbia?
British Columbia has 38 mapped sites where malachite have been reported. The best-known are Caledonia, Chu Chua, and Homestake Mine. Each listing on the map above includes GPS coordinates, access type, and what has been found there.
How many malachite sites are mapped in British Columbia?
We have 38 documented malachite 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 malachite 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 malachite?
Malachite is unmistakably green — from bright emerald crusts to dark banded masses — with a silky-to-dull luster and a pale green streak. It is soft (3.5–4, scratches with a knife easily) and fizzes gently in vinegar. Banded, rounded (botryoidal) surfaces are classic. Blue azurite alongside it is a bonus find from the same chemistry.
⚠️ 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
Malachite 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.