What does Earth Day mean to you?
On April 22
nd, we celebrate the 42
nd annual Earth Day. Since its origin in the United States, Earth Day has increased the awarenes
Author: Jennifer Beaudry
Discovering Gemstones - November Edition
There was a time when any yellow gemstone would be called topaz. Today, the word topaz refers to a silicate mineral that contains aluminum and fluorine, Al2SiO4(F,OH)2. With a hardness of 8 topaz is...
Discovering Gemstones - October Edition
October’s gemstone, opal, is a very colourful, iridescent and eye-catching stone that can range in colour from fiery reds and deep blues to crystal clear wonders. Geologists have classified opals into five main categories:...
Discovering Gemstones - September Edition
Sapphire, the gemstone of September, brings to mind a beautiful dark blue stone. But in fact, sapphires come in a variety of colours! Corundum, the mineral that sapphire is composed of, can have impurities...
Thomas Edison’s Stint in Mining
With close to 130 years of mining history, Sudbury has many fascinating stories to share. One story features Thomas Alva Edison, the famous American inventor. Edison first visited Sudbury in 1901 with his wife...
Discovering Gemstones - July Edition
Ruby, the gemstone of July, is one of the most historically significant coloured stones. They have long been associated with beauty, love, and wisdom. Ancient Hindus believed that those who offered fine rubies to...
Discovering Gemstones - May Edition
The May birthstone, emerald, has long been seen as a symbol of rebirth. No wonder it’s called the ‘gem of spring’! Emeralds are also rare and are mined in only a few locations around...
Discovering Gemstones - March Edition
Aquamarine, with its calming blue colouration, is the birthstone for those born in March. This stone was named due to its beautiful sea blue colouration and its Latin translation meaning ‘seawater’. This stone is...
Discovering Gemstones – July Edition
Red, the colour of passion and love, is associated with July’s modern gemstone, the ruby.
Ask a Scientist: Fossil on Manitoulin Island
Hello, I am wondering if your scientists can identify this nice fossil rock found on Manitoulin Island by some young campers at Strawber
