Where to Find Quartz Crystals in Yukon: 3 Mapped Sites
Yukon has 3 documented sites where quartz crystals have been reported, and the best-known are Casino, Mactung Tungsten Mine, and Becker-Cochran. 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
Quartz Crystals Map: Yukon
All 3 quartz crystals sites in Yukon. Click a pin for the full site report.
Where Quartz Crystals Are Found in Yukon
Crystals line veins, pegmatite pockets, and vugs in many rock types; some famous finds come from cavities in dolostone. Vein quartz float on a hillside is the standard breadcrumb trail to a pocket zone.
The richest reported sites in Yukon: Casino, Mactung Tungsten Mine, Becker-Cochran.
All Quartz Crystals Sites in Yukon
- Casino — Other
- Mactung Tungsten Mine — Other
- Becker-Cochran — Other
How to Identify Quartz Crystals
Quartz crystals are six-sided prisms ending in a six-faced point: glassy, hardness 7 (scratches glass and a steel knife), breaking with conchoidal fracture instead of flat cleavage planes. Varieties are color names on the same crystal — smoky, rose, milky, citrine. Calcite mimics the look but scratches with a knife and fizzes in vinegar.
Not sure what you found? Try our identification guide →Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find quartz crystals in Yukon?
Yukon has 3 mapped sites where quartz crystals have been reported. The best-known are Casino, Mactung Tungsten Mine, and Becker-Cochran. Each listing on the map above includes GPS coordinates, access type, and what has been found there.
How many quartz crystals sites are mapped in Yukon?
We have 3 documented quartz crystals sites in Yukon, compiled from provincial geological survey records and community submissions, reviewed by the Rockhounding.org Research Team.
Is it legal to collect quartz crystals 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 quartz crystal?
Quartz crystals are six-sided prisms ending in a six-faced point: glassy, hardness 7 (scratches glass and a steel knife), breaking with conchoidal fracture instead of flat cleavage planes. Varieties are color names on the same crystal — smoky, rose, milky, citrine. Calcite mimics the look but scratches with a knife and fizzes in vinegar.
⚠️ 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.