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2nd Hardest Mineral Corundum was Mined Here History In the late 1800s, corundum was discovered near Combermere and soon after the Craigmont Corundum Mine was established eventually becoming the largest corundum mine in the world. Corundum is second only to diamonds in hardness so it is much desired in industry to cut and polish metal….
The Wonders of Fluorescence See video below History The Long Lake Zinc Mine, located near Parham, Ontario, started in 1897 with a number of mining operations in the early and mid 1900s focusing on zinc and lead ores. The last mine operation in the 1970s produced over 94,000 tons or ore. Mineralization consists primarily of…
A fascinating personal story of treasures found, lost and found again with Lessons Learned Rules Give us feedback below. Ya Never Know One of my collecting partners, Dave Maclean, and I often exclaim when we approach a site where we have collected minerals before – “ya never know”. This is an acknowledgment, that although the…
This detailed article presents a fascinating deep dive in history and minerals for a famous local location. Give us feedback below. Finest Spinel Crystals on Canada The spinel occurrence known as the DeWitts Corners locality southwest of Perth, Ontario is the source of some of the finest spinel crystals in Canada as well as the…
Equip the Collector Check our Gallery for photos of field trip participants and their tools. Give us your feedback below. For those new to the world of rockhounding, the prospect of venturing into the great outdoors to unearth mineral treasures is both exciting and daunting. Equipping yourself with the right tools is key to a…
