How should rough mineral specimens be cleaned and identified?
What is the safest way to clean rough mineral specimens without damaging them, and where can collectors find a guide to identifying uncleaned Hastings County minerals?
Is there an online photo guide to Bancroft-area rocks and minerals?
Is there a reliable website, field guide or photo database showing common rocks and minerals found around Bancroft so visitors can compare their finds?
Can someone identify a white crystal-like rock with shiny grey material?
I found a white, crystal-like rock with shiny grey material near Cranberry Lake. It seems softer than quartz. Can someone help identify it from photos and basic tests?
Can someone help identify a metallic rose-gold coloured mineral from a photo?
I found a rock near Dark Lake in Wilberforce with metallic, rose-gold coloured material inside. Can someone help identify it from clear photos and details about hardness, streak and where it was found?