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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…
Fluorescent Minerals at the Long Lake Zinc Mine and Field Guide
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Digging into Apatite: A Gleaming Gem of the Ottawa Valley and Beyond
Unearth the Splendor of Apatite Check out our Gallery for more Apatite photos Give us feedback below. Nestled in the heart of nature’s bounty, the Bancroft, Ottawa and Mont-Tremblant corridor boasts a hidden mineralogical treasure: Apatite. This vibrant mineral, gleaming in reds, greens and blues, has captivated collectors and geologists alike. But there’s more to apatite…
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…
Our Grenville Province: A Billion Years of Earth’s Hidden Treasures
Right at our Doorstep! Give us your feedback below. What if you could explore the remnants of billion-year-old mountains and uncover treasures forged by Earth’s fiery past? Welcome to the Grenville Province, a colossal slice of geological history spanning from Georgian Bay, Ontario to Labrador and into the U.S. Adirondacks. Whether you’re a rockhound, an adventurer, or…
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…
