Where to Find Malachite in New Brunswick: 13 Mapped Sites
New Brunswick has 13 documented sites where malachite have been reported, and the best-known are Canoe Landing Lake, Canoe Landing Lake, and Caribou. 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: New Brunswick
All 13 malachite sites in New Brunswick. Click a pin for the full site report.
Where Malachite Are Found in New Brunswick
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 New Brunswick: Canoe Landing Lake, Canoe Landing Lake, Caribou, Restigouchethird Portage Lake, Captain.
All Malachite Sites in New Brunswick
- Canoe Landing Lake — Other
- Canoe Landing Lake — Other
- Caribou — Other
- Restigouchethird Portage Lake — Other
- Captain — Other
- Half Mile Lake — Other
- Little Bald Mountain — Other
- Middle Landing-New Landing — Other
- Stratmat 61 — Other
- Clearwater Stream — Other
- Half - Mile Lake Prospect — Other
- St. Stephen — Other
- Devil's Elbow Group — 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.
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Where can I find malachite in New Brunswick?
New Brunswick has 13 mapped sites where malachite have been reported. The best-known are Canoe Landing Lake, Canoe Landing Lake, and Caribou. Each listing on the map above includes GPS coordinates, access type, and what has been found there.
How many malachite sites are mapped in New Brunswick?
We have 13 documented malachite 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 malachite 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 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.
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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.