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Welcome to Canada's
Rock & Mineral Web-Magazine

Since 1997, the Canadian Rockhound has served as Canada's leading internet publication on the earth sciences for educators, beginners and hobbyists. We invite you to explore our extensive and award-winning website. More...

The Canadian Rockhound introduces beginners and children to the world of rocks, minerals, fossils, gemstones and Canada's geology. It also serves as a valuable online resource for collectors and other hobbyists. In addition, you will find news and other useful information, including over one hundred online articles on Canadian minerals, gems, lapidary and fossils!

The Canadian Rockhound is updated with new content and free online issues throughout the year. We are pleased to make this website available free to everyone without subscription.

Show Calendar

Sudbury Gem and Mineral Show 2004
July 16-18, 2004
Sudbury, Ontario, Canada
Open to the public. more information...

Norman Wells Fossil Hunt
July 25-31, 2004
Norman Wells, Northwest Territories, Canada
Open to the public. more information...

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ROM Acquires New Collections   ROM Acquires Two of the World's Top Mineral Collections
ROM News Release

2,400 rare and remarkable specimens significantly boost one of North America's best mineral collections.
Read Article | 7 Apr 2004

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Contents:

The Emerald – Colombia's Gem of Folklore, Aid, and Legend
By Habeeb Salloum

Emerald in Canada
By Willow Wight

A Mystery in the Mountains: What Really is the Howell Creek Structure?
By Darren P. Maine

Geology Streets
By Chris MacKinnon

My Favourite Rock Find:
A Piece of Canadian History

By Kathleen G. Beattie

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Our next issue will be published June 2004


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