Rockin' in Canada

Hey Fellow Rock Enthusiasts! Ready For A Journey Through The Vibrant Landscapes Of Canada’S Mineral Wonders?

Long Lake Zinc Mine

Let’s dive into the Long Lake Zinc Mine, near Parham, Ontario. The rocks here are like stellar images, boasting bands, streaks, and bright specks dancing through a dull red to red matrix.

Imagine holding specimens that are fist to hand-sized, loaded with fluorescent minerals, such as:

Calcite: Displaying a dull purple-red to red glow
Hydrozincite: Casting a blue to bright blue-white brilliance
Diopside: Featuring bright blue specks
Chondrodite: Adorned with bright yellow specks
Humite: Glowing in a charming yellow hue

Check out this mix of humite, chondrodite, and diopside! Witness the fluorescent magic of humite, chondrodite, and diopside!

- Humite, Chondrodite, Diopside

Here’s a dazzling blend of diopside, calcite, and hydrozincite! Behold the fluorescent display of diopside, calcite, and hydrozincite!

- Diopside, Calcite, Hydrozincite

Feast your eyes on the glow of hydrozincite and calcite! Catch the fluorescent magic of hydrozincite and calcite!

- Hydrozincite, Calcite

More brilliance with hydrozincite and calcite! Experience the fluorescent beauty of hydrozincite and calcite!

- Hydrozincite, Calcite

Another gem with humite, chondrodite, and diopside! Dive into the fluorescent world of humite, chondrodite, and diopside!

- Humite, Chondrodite, Diopside

Curious to know more about this incredible locale? Mark Cole shares his collecting adventures at the Long Lake Zinc Mine.

Happy rock hunting! ✨

M 🪨🔥