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“Ya Never Know” – The Fluorite that Called His Name

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…

DeWitts Corner Map
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How the DeWitts Corners Spinel Pits were Lost and Found Again

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…

Rock Hounding in a Pit
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Gearing Up: Must-Have Tools for the Aspiring Rockhound

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…