Gemstone Blog

Explore Canada’s most important mineral discoveries, from Sudbury nickel to ammolite and diamond mining in the North.

Explore Alberta’s geology, including minerals, fossils, and the natural processes that shaped the province’s landscape.

Discover how minerals are used in medicine, from pharmaceuticals to medical devices and diagnostic technology.

Learn the difference between real, synthetic, and treated crystals, and how to identify mislabeling in the mineral market.

Discover what determines mineral rarity, including geological conditions, locality, and market availability.