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Where to Find Fluorite in New Brunswick: 40 Mapped Sites

New Brunswick has 40 documented sites where fluorite have been reported, and the best-known are Frye Island North, Fall Brook (Johnston), and Frye Island. 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: New Brunswick

All 40 fluorite sites in New Brunswick. Click a pin for the full site report.

Where Fluorite Are Found in New Brunswick

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 New Brunswick: Frye Island North, Fall Brook (Johnston), Frye Island, Deep Lake, Rocky Brook South A.

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find fluorite in New Brunswick?

New Brunswick has 40 mapped sites where fluorite have been reported. The best-known are Frye Island North, Fall Brook (Johnston), and Frye Island. Each listing on the map above includes GPS coordinates, access type, and what has been found there.

How many fluorite sites are mapped in New Brunswick?

We have 40 documented fluorite sites in New Brunswick, compiled from provincial geological survey records and community submissions, reviewed by the Rockhounding.org Research Team.

Is it legal to collect fluorite in New Brunswick?

Casual hand collecting is generally allowed on unclaimed Crown land in New Brunswick, and 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.

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Data: New Brunswick Mineral Occurrence Database — reviewed and approved by the Rockhounding.org Research Team. Always verify current land status, regulations, and access before visiting any site.