Where to Find Fluorite in Ontario: 3 Mapped Sites
Ontario has 3 documented sites where fluorite have been reported, and the best-known are Beryl Pit, Madoc District Fluorspar Mines, and Fission. 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: Ontario
All 3 fluorite sites in Ontario. Click a pin for the full site report.
Where Fluorite Are Found in Ontario
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 Ontario: Beryl Pit, Madoc District Fluorspar Mines, Fission.
All Fluorite Sites in Ontario
- Beryl Pit — Paid Dig Site
- Madoc District Fluorspar Mines — Other
- Fission — 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 Ontario?
Ontario has 3 mapped sites where fluorite have been reported. The best-known are Beryl Pit, Madoc District Fluorspar Mines, and Fission. Each listing on the map above includes GPS coordinates, access type, and what has been found there.
How many fluorite sites are mapped in Ontario?
We have 3 documented fluorite sites in Ontario, compiled from provincial geological survey records and community submissions, reviewed by the Rockhounding.org Research Team.
Is it legal to collect fluorite in Ontario?
Ontario permits hobby collecting with hand tools for personal use. It is prohibited in provincial and national parks and on staked claims or withdrawn land. 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: USGS Mineral Resources Data System, community submissions — reviewed and approved by the Rockhounding.org Research Team. Always verify current land status, regulations, and access before visiting any site.