Where to Find Malachite in Yukon: 9 Mapped Sites
Yukon has 9 documented sites where malachite have been reported, and the best-known are Quill Creek, Swim Lake, and Vangorda Creek Prospect. 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: Yukon
All 9 malachite sites in Yukon. Click a pin for the full site report.
Where Malachite Are Found in Yukon
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 Yukon: Quill Creek, Swim Lake, Vangorda Creek Prospect, Wolverine, Casino.
All Malachite Sites in Yukon
- Quill Creek — Other
- Swim Lake — Other
- Vangorda Creek Prospect — Other
- Wolverine — Other
- Casino — Other
- Tatamagouche Creek — Other
- Minto-Def — Other
- Canalask — Other
- Carmacks Williams Creek — 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 Yukon?
Yukon has 9 mapped sites where malachite have been reported. The best-known are Quill Creek, Swim Lake, and Vangorda Creek Prospect. Each listing on the map above includes GPS coordinates, access type, and what has been found there.
How many malachite sites are mapped in Yukon?
We have 9 documented malachite sites in Yukon, compiled from provincial geological survey records and community submissions, reviewed by the Rockhounding.org Research Team.
Is it legal to collect malachite in Yukon?
Casual hand collecting is generally allowed on unclaimed Crown land in Yukon, 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.