Mine Cristal - Bonsecours, Qc, Canada
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member tatie
N 45° 26.379 W 072° 16.809
18T E 712718 N 5035390
Mine Cristal is located in Bonsecours, Qc, Canada.
Waymark Code: WMEZQG
Location: Québec, Canada
Date Posted: 07/29/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member RakeInTheCache
Views: 45

Mine Cristal is the only mining region in Canada able to produce commercial quantities of first-quality quartz crystals. They extract the rock crystals on a small scale with respect for environmental concerns.

There is an interpretation center and a guided tour of the mine offered to the visitors. You will learn about the history, the geology and the applications of this quartz crystals mine.

Mine Cristal est la seule région minière au Canada qui peut fournir des cristaux de quartz de première qualité en abondance.

Cette mine est exploitée à petite échelle et accueille les touristes. On peut y apprendre beaucoup d'informations au sujet de l'histoire et la géologie du site ainsi qu'à propos des applications scientifiques et commerciales des cristaux de quartz.

Des visites guidées sont offertes et il y a un petit musée ainsi qu'une boutique.
Mine Type: Working Mine

Mineral Collecting: No

Material Mined: Other - Specify in long description

Operation: Opencast Mine

Surface Features: Yes

KNOWN DANGERS:
None, you will take a guided tour to visit the mine.


Any associated website: [Web Link]

Any Other information:
430 11e Rang, Bonsecours, QC J0E 1H0


Visit Instructions:
Optional photograph welcomed.
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