Mine Cristal, mining quartz crystals
minecristal.ca Stay informed about our new videos: subscribe to our YouTube channel Mine Cristal. This mine is located in Bonsecours, Quebec, Canada. Photos and video clips shown here date from 1989 - 2012. The open-pit mine produces splendid quartz crystals with exceptional clarity. The largest single crystals measure 60 cm (24 inches) in length. Since mining began in 1989, 32 types, or morphologies of quartz crystals have been catalogued. Geological research into the origins of these crystals has revealed that they formed at this location some 300 million years ago under extreme conditions of heat and pressure. We harvest crystals in the mine only as needed, to supply our store with a sufficient quantity of quartz crystals.
Exceptionally (for a mine), we harvest all the crystals by hand and without the use of dynamite. It is a privilege for us to participate in the discovery and extraction of these true gems of nature. The extraction process is done in a manner which respects both the environment and the crystals: we endeavor to keep the crystals whole and in a pristine state. In the museum and the store, our crystals are presented in an untouched, natural state. Amazingly, each crystal is an intricate work of art made by Nature; no two are alike and this makes them even more fascinating! Mine Cristal is considered by experts to be a “geological gem,” one of Canada’s great natural sites, due to it’s unique and abundant mineralogical deposits.
Mine Cristal, Bonsecours, Quebec
If you are looking for a peaceful nature walk outside of the city with some education on quartz crystals, this is the place. A beautiful relaxing day with an informative guide and great scenery. The sounds the musical instruments make are something surreal.
(The guided tour is in French but they offer headphones for English translation).
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Photo by Mine Cristal
Mine Cristal à La Vie en Estrie
Entrevue avec Gaudry Normand, propriétaire de Mine Cristal en 2007
minecristal.com
430, 11e Rang,
Bonsecours (Québec) Canada J0E 1H0
tél.: 450.535.6550
©Mine Cristal
Mine Cristal à l'émission P'tits Bonheurs de Clémence
Entrevue de Gaudry Normand, propriétaire de Mine Cristal, par Clémence Desrochers en 1998
©Mine Cristal 2010
Mine Cristal
430, Rang 11
Bonsecours, QC J0E 1H0 Canada
tel. 450.535.6550
Mine Cristal - Survol / Overview
minecristal.ca An introduction to Mine Cristal that presents all its different aspects: crystal mine, guided mine tours, crystal instrument concerts, rock shop, museum, crystal instruments, the Crystal Workshop.
Une introduction à Mine Cristal qui présente tous les différents volets: minage des cristaux, visites guidées, concerts sur instruments de cristal, boutique de pierres et minéraux, musée, instruments de cristal, l'Atelier de Cristal.
Ascension sur Harpe de Cristal / Ascension on the Crystal Harp
Gaudry Normand plays an original composition on the Crystal Harp. This unique instrument was invented by Mr. Normand, and is the result of 12 years of research and development. The Crystal Harp has a cristaline sound which is unique and heavenly! Made by hand at the Crystal Workshop at Mine Cristal, the harp has pure quartz crystal tubes (99.9% silica or SiO2). Now available: visit our website at minecristal.com. ©Gaudry Normand 2012
Gaudry Normand joue une composition originale sur la Harpe de Cristal. Le design unique de la Harpe de Cristal est signé Gaudry Normand. Ce nouvel instrument est le fruit de plus de douze années de recherche et de développement. Elle a un son cristallin et un timbre tout à fait unique. Fabriqué à la main avec des tubes de cristal de quartz pur à 99.9 % de silice (SiO2). Disponible depuis peu à Mine Cristal, Bonsecours, Québec, Canada. Visitez notre site internet à minecristal.com ©Gaudry Normand 2012
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