Where to Find Fluorite in Nova Scotia: 6 Mapped Sites
Nova Scotia has 6 documented sites where fluorite have been reported, and the best-known are Campbell Vein, Conwest, and Johnson. 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: Nova Scotia
All 6 fluorite sites in Nova Scotia. Click a pin for the full site report.
Where Fluorite Are Found in Nova Scotia
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 Nova Scotia: Campbell Vein, Conwest, Johnson, Lake Ainslie Barite - Fluorite Veins, Macdougall.
All Fluorite Sites in Nova Scotia
- Campbell Vein — Other
- Conwest — Other
- Johnson — Other
- Lake Ainslie Barite - Fluorite Veins — Other
- Macdougall — Other
- Macmillan Mine — Other
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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Where can I find fluorite in Nova Scotia?
Nova Scotia has 6 mapped sites where fluorite have been reported. The best-known are Campbell Vein, Conwest, and Johnson. Each listing on the map above includes GPS coordinates, access type, and what has been found there.
How many fluorite sites are mapped in Nova Scotia?
We have 6 documented fluorite sites in Nova Scotia, compiled from provincial geological survey records and community submissions, reviewed by the Rockhounding.org Research Team.
Is it legal to collect fluorite in Nova Scotia?
Casual hand collecting is generally allowed on unclaimed Crown land in Nova Scotia, 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.
Fluorite 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.