Mine Cristal, mining quartz crystals
Stay informed about our new videos: subscribe to our KZread 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.
More at www.minecristal.com.
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My friend has a quartz mine here in New York. Fun hobby, and good money, but it is also hard work and determination.
@MineCristal
8 жыл бұрын
For us it is not a hobby, it is our business and our passion!
@dreamergirlbaby
7 жыл бұрын
Mine Cristal would you consider this a dangerous job. I'm going to be selling crystals soon but I've always wondered how they get from the ground up and if people who mine crystals actually like it
looks like fun! nice crystals!!
This looks so fun and hard at the same time !
Wow, those are some exceptional quartz crystals, I see some of them have double termination.
Amazing! How I wish to witness how you collect the crystals. Mineral stones is my passion in every country I visit.
Amazing!!!
loved watching this. I hope one day to also search for quartz crystals.
OMG! I wish I could do this with you guys! The excitement of finding these things with your own hands and discovery and seeing these things turn beautiful from their raw state to their pristine state! Thank you for posting!!!!
@MineCristal
8 жыл бұрын
Your welcome, we appreciate your enthusiasm.
well done guys!Good work wish I was there!!!!!!!!!!!!!
If I ever visit Quebec or nearby, I'll definitely visit, it's beautiful✨
Love your videos :)
Absolutely stunning Quartz specimens! I would love to know step 3 in your cleaning process... your method works so well :)
@MineCristal
9 жыл бұрын
Adam Outlaw Thanks for your comments. You can write to me via our website, or by private Facebook message for more information and I will be glad to correspond with you.
Trés bien, amazing
Awesome share here !
Greetings from Bosnia ,great and amazing samples you have ,great !!! I was wondering what substance or liquid is third phase of cleaning ,if its not a secret ingridient ,is acid or sometging else . I wish i have opportunity to dig at that place . Smokey Quarts are the best .and natural minerals !!!
son tan hermosos me facina como se forman quisiera uno
This looks beyond amazing, how would I even get started working like this? I've always had a passion for crystals and now that I'm actually old enough to do things myself I feel like I don't have any reasons not to get started, I just have no idea where to start!
@MineCristal
7 жыл бұрын
You just need to find your very own crystal mine. Good luck!
São lindas essas pedras!!
amazing!
Beautiful nice job
Super trouvailles bravo
i found couple of these when i was 8 and i didnt picked em cause i thought it was a regural rock or something...now i know the place and i am going for them :D
Incredible♥
Vivre si près de Bonsecours depuis toujours et je me décide enfin d'aller vous voir cet été dans le Rang 11...
@MineCristal
8 жыл бұрын
Au plaisir de vous voir à la mine cet été, Sylvie!
I enjoyed watching this!
@MineCristal
8 жыл бұрын
+Chris Beard Thank you very much, glad you enjoyed it, as it took us over two years to make the video!
Fascinating!
Super Video ..!
@MineCristal
8 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your comment, we worked very hard on this video for over a year!
impresionante!fantastic....guauuuuu!
magnifique! en espérant que toutes ces merveilles puissent être vues par le plus grand nombre et qu'elles suscitent un intérêt croissant pour la géologie et la minéralogie et favorisent la mise en valeur et la préservation de ces gisements extraordinaires!
@MineCristal
8 жыл бұрын
Merci de vos commentaires. Nous sommes entièrement d'accord!
Félicitations Gaudry, dur labeur mais belles récompenses, c'est magnifique xxx ti-cousin
We live in the Heaven.
This video is awesome! I was wondering if there are quartz crystals in Italy, like near the Alps, I now that there are a lot of crystals shops in those areas
@mistertheguy3073
7 жыл бұрын
Francesca Taddia I believe the crystals are more common near volcanoes so try looking in vulcanic placed
I had a dream that i stumbled upon a crystal quarry. What I noticed immediately in my dream is that I was able to think very clearly and focus mentally. Do you find that when surrounded by crystals that you are able to think more clearly?
@MineCristal
8 жыл бұрын
Absolutely! Like a light bulb which allow us to see better in a dark room, crystals are there to clarify our mind and amplify positive intentions.
wahoo nice ..
Nice
awesome!
@MineCristal
8 жыл бұрын
+Eric Woody Thank you, glad you enjoyed our video!
@EricWoodyVariety59
8 жыл бұрын
awesome
que lindo
is quartz crystals have a high value?
@MineCristal
8 жыл бұрын
It totally depends on the crystal. Clarity, shape, condition, size. All these variables determine the value.
Tôi rất thích những viên đá này
Is it allowed to come and collect specimens for fee?
@MineCristal
7 жыл бұрын
Many specimens available for purchase, in the store.
Pièces magnifiques! :-)
@MineCristal
8 жыл бұрын
+Eric BICKEL Nous sommes entièrement d'accord!
@mariaelenabenavidez9032
7 жыл бұрын
hermosos donde es esto!! q bien .
es esas cosas son valiosa?
Wow
are u sale them I want a big one tell me
Gold is very pretty but I think that this is very beautful
why quartz already got an angle shape?
@MineCristal
7 жыл бұрын
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quartz
sa se passe ou ce beau paysage de crystal
@MineCristal
9 жыл бұрын
+PEDRO COELHO (Deep In Quebec) Nous sommes situés à Bonsecours, Québec, Canada. Près de Sherbrooke, dans les Cantons-de-l'Est. Venez visiter la mine, quand vous êtes dans la région, voir l'horaire des visites sur notre site web.
Can u please tell me where that is
@MineCristal
8 жыл бұрын
+Owen Luxton. We are located in Quebec, Canada. Please visit our website to have all the information on Mine Cristal. www.minecristal.ca. Thanks!
wow
how to clean the crystal? thx
@MineCristal
8 жыл бұрын
+Arie Syahrial Please use the contact form on our website, to contact us and we'll be glad to share!
1. is there crystals in nsw Australia 2.how much a kilogram?
@MineCristal
8 жыл бұрын
+perry mackay Good question, you should do a Google search and find out. Regarding the prices for quartz crystals, you had better go into shops in your area, as the shipping would be costly from Canada. Otherwise, if you really want crystals from our mine, message me through our website and we'll discuss it.
@celticjohn1
8 жыл бұрын
+perry mackay Visit my blog for information: johnsnewenglandminerals.blogspot.com.au/2013/12/list-of-all-blog-entries-to-date.html
@ike8236
8 жыл бұрын
+John Paix Hi John, Any idea of somewhere to go in Vic?
Hello friend. the crystal/specimen at 6:28 on your video. what type is it? what is its weight and dimensions roughly? how much roughly would that cost to purchase? and do you ship overseas? thanks in advance
@MineCristal
7 жыл бұрын
Please contact us via our website, thanks.
beutfull
@MineCristal
8 жыл бұрын
Thank you, we think so too!
Do you allow collecting for a fee? Do you have a rock shop there that you sell from? I'm 3 hrs away.
@owenluxton.6220
8 жыл бұрын
Hey where do u live some day I want to go to that place so I need to find out where that is
@MineCristal
8 жыл бұрын
+Owen Luxton. You get points for being persistant! We are located in Quebec, Canada, see our website for lots more information: www.minecristal.ca
what's the name of the song
@MineCristal
9 жыл бұрын
+factionbro's In the beginning and at the end, the music is Montauk Point by Kevin Macleod. In the middle it is New Land by Albis.
@owenluxton.6220
8 жыл бұрын
+Mine Cristal where is that in the world
@MineCristal
8 жыл бұрын
+Owen Luxton. Quebec, Canada. Please visit our website for more info: www.minecristal.ca
what state are you in
@MineCristal
7 жыл бұрын
www.minecristal.com
@gaabz62385
7 жыл бұрын
Ethan Salyers looked it up myself its in Bonsecours, Quebec
ربنا ماخلقت هدا باطلا سبحانك ...الكريستال رائع
@MineCristal
8 жыл бұрын
If I understand correctly: Our Lord made this in all his glory. Superb crystal. Thank you for your comment!
Who else came here to see what quarts looked like in real life (minecraft)
@MineCristal
9 жыл бұрын
+Daniel Dan We have about 12,000 visitors each summer, so about 300,000 visitors since 1989. Everyone is welcome, gamers too 😉
@rudeshastuart8018
8 жыл бұрын
meee