Where to Find Pyrite in Yukon: 9 Mapped Sites
Yukon has 9 documented sites where pyrite have been reported, and the best-known are Whitehorse Copper, Casino, 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
Pyrite Map: Yukon
All 9 pyrite sites in Yukon. Click a pin for the full site report.
Where Pyrite Are Found in Yukon
Pyrite grows in nearly every rock type: cubes in slate and shale, balls in concretions, massive seams in ore veins. Mine dumps, black-shale roadcuts, and creek concretions all produce it.
The richest reported sites in Yukon: Whitehorse Copper, Casino, Vangorda Creek Prospect, Swim Lake, Vangorda Creek.
All Pyrite Sites in Yukon
- Whitehorse Copper — Other
- Casino — Other
- Vangorda Creek Prospect — Other
- Swim Lake — Other
- Vangorda Creek — Other
- Mactung Tungsten Mine — Other
- Swim Lake - Pelly River Prospect — Other
- Dy — Other
- Becker-Cochran — Other
How to Identify Pyrite
Pyrite is brassy metallic yellow with crystals as sharp cubes or 12-sided balls, faces often striated. The fool’s-gold test is simple: pyrite is hard (6–6.5) and brittle — a knife point makes it crumble to greenish-black powder — while real gold is soft, dents, and leaves a yellow streak. Pyrite is also noticeably lighter than gold.
Not sure what you found? Try our identification guide →Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find pyrite in Yukon?
Yukon has 9 mapped sites where pyrite have been reported. The best-known are Whitehorse Copper, Casino, and Vangorda Creek Prospect. Each listing on the map above includes GPS coordinates, access type, and what has been found there.
How many pyrite sites are mapped in Yukon?
We have 9 documented pyrite sites in Yukon, compiled from provincial geological survey records and community submissions, reviewed by the Rockhounding.org Research Team.
Is it legal to collect pyrite 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 pyrite?
Pyrite is brassy metallic yellow with crystals as sharp cubes or 12-sided balls, faces often striated. The fool’s-gold test is simple: pyrite is hard (6–6.5) and brittle — a knife point makes it crumble to greenish-black powder — while real gold is soft, dents, and leaves a yellow streak. Pyrite is also noticeably lighter than gold.
⚠️ 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 — reviewed and approved by the Rockhounding.org Research Team. Always verify current land status, regulations, and access before visiting any site.