Youth Rockhounds
Whether you are 12 or 65, this page is for those looking for fun or information snippets about minerals, geology or rock hounding.
More sections will be added and content refreshed over time so keep coming back at least once a month.
Guess the Mineral Contest
The winner will be the first person with the correct answer. Winners will be announced and published here at the monthly meeting. Only logged-in members can win a prize.
Prize: Pick a mineral specimen from several choices.
Guess what mineral you see in the photo below. Hint: This crystal mineral is found at some collecting sites in eastern Ontario and western Quebec.
Here are some jokes and groaners to keep you smiling or rolling your eyes!
Granite Wisdoms:
What did the old granite say to the young geologist?
“Take your time—I’ve been around for a billion of years. In this Grenville Province, we have all the time in the world!”
Why did the geologist go broke?”
“Because they took all their wealth for granite!”
The Amphibole One-Liner:
Why was the amphibole mineral feeling confident in the Grenville?
“Because it knew it could handle a little pressure and still come out looking like a gem!”
Feldspar Chuckles:
Why was the feldspar always invited to mineral parties in the Grenville Province?
‘Because it had all the best cleavage lines and knew how to break the ice!”
Knock Knock Who is There?
Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Mica.
Mica who?
Mica you laugh if I tell you another rock joke?
Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Lava.
Lava who?
Lava little patience—I’m just erupting with excitement to see you!
Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Igneous.
Igneous who?
Igneous nice to meet you!
“Gniess and punny!”
