Where to Find Malachite in Quebec: 43 Mapped Sites
Quebec has 43 documented sites where malachite have been reported, and the best-known are Clinton Copper, Upton, and Lessard Deposit. 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: Quebec
All 43 malachite sites in Quebec. Click a pin for the full site report.
Where Malachite Are Found in Quebec
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 Quebec: Clinton Copper, Upton, Lessard Deposit, Magusi River, Scott Selco.
All Malachite Sites in Quebec
- Clinton Copper — Other
- Upton — Other
- Lessard Deposit — Other
- Magusi River — Other
- Scott Selco — Other
- Ungava Bay Deposit — Other
- Abitibi Copper — Other
- Bateman Bay — Other
- Benoit — Other
- Corner Brook — Other
- Donaldson Mine — Other
- Eastmain — Other
- Expo Ungava — Other
- Gwillim Lake — Other
- Kelley-Desmond — Other
- New Insco — Other
- Twin Lake — Other
- Betty Lake — Other
- Chance Lake — Other
- Chrysler # 2 — Other
- Conigo — Other
- Cons. Mogador — Other
- Donaldson Deposit — Other
- Expo Ungava — Other
- Gange Prospect — Other
- Holanna L Lake — Other
- Horden — Other
- Katiniq Deposit — Other
- Kelley Lake — Other
- Kelly Lake — Other
- Lambda Lake — Other
- Mattagami Lake Mines — Other
- Midrim — Other
- Nicobi Lake — Other
- Pio Lake — Other
- Raglan Nickel Deposit — Other
- Raglan Nickel Deposits — Other
- Redeco — Other
- R.M. Nickel — Other
- Somex — Other
- St. Fabien Copper — Other
- Wedesgical Nickel-Copper Prospect-Canada — Other
- Zulapa — 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.
Not sure what you found? Try our identification guide →Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find malachite in Quebec?
Quebec has 43 mapped sites where malachite have been reported. The best-known are Clinton Copper, Upton, and Lessard Deposit. Each listing on the map above includes GPS coordinates, access type, and what has been found there.
How many malachite sites are mapped in Quebec?
We have 43 documented malachite sites in Quebec, compiled from provincial geological survey records and community submissions, reviewed by the Rockhounding.org Research Team.
Is it legal to collect malachite in Quebec?
More than 90% of Quebec is public land, and the government publishes a list of designated collecting sites. Parks, active claims, and private land are off limits. 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.
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.