Where to Find Calcite in Northwest Territories: 3 Mapped Sites
Northwest Territories has 3 documented sites where calcite have been reported, and the best-known are High Lake, Pine Point Mine, and Great Slave Reef Project. 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: Northwest Territories
All 3 calcite sites in Northwest Territories. Click a pin for the full site report.
Where Calcite Are Found in Northwest Territories
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 Northwest Territories: High Lake, Pine Point Mine, Great Slave Reef Project.
All Calcite Sites in Northwest Territories
- High Lake — Other
- Pine Point Mine — Other
- Great Slave Reef Project — 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 Northwest Territories?
Northwest Territories has 3 mapped sites where calcite have been reported. The best-known are High Lake, Pine Point Mine, and Great Slave Reef Project. Each listing on the map above includes GPS coordinates, access type, and what has been found there.
How many calcite sites are mapped in Northwest Territories?
We have 3 documented calcite sites in Northwest Territories, compiled from provincial geological survey records and community submissions, reviewed by the Rockhounding.org Research Team.
Is it legal to collect calcite in Northwest Territories?
Casual hand collecting is generally allowed on unclaimed Crown land in Northwest Territories, 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 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.
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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.