FAQ

Who owns the mine?

Pauline and Gaudry Normand are the owners and administrators since 1989, when they purchased the land and founded the company.

Do you still mine crystals?

Since 1989 we have been collecting pure quartz crystals from our quartz vein on a small scale, by hand, without the use of dynamite. We sell unique specimens to retailers and to discerning customers who wish to purchase superior quality crystals. Contact us to place an order.

What kind of crystals do you find in the mine?

Our crystals are composed of pure quartz; they are either white, semi-transparent or transparent. They can be single points or more commonly, clusters of points joined together. Quartz crystals formed in our mine approximately 300 million years ago. To date, the biggest crystal cluster we have discovered is about 2 feet (60 cm) in diameter. There is a great video on our YouTube channel (with almost 2 million views), that shows how we mine the crystals.

How can I purchase a crystal?

If you wish to aquire a museum-quality crystal, or buy crystal specimens for resale at your store, please contact us.

Do you sell crystals by the kilo?

We do not sell by weight: we harvest small quantities of quartz crystals in our mine, by hand. The limited quantity of crystals that we mine are sold as individual specimens.

Can I come dig for crystals in your mine?

There is no public access to the mining site, and it is not possible for you to come and mine crystals at our site.

When will the store be open? / When is the next concert? / Can I visit the mine?

Our site is private: there are no longer any activities offered on-site for the public.

I would like to learn more about Quartzophone instruments.

We sold the Quartzophone business in 2024 and thus we no longer produce or sell those instruments. Visit the Crystal harp page and watch the videos on our YouTube channel. To purchase an instrument, contact the new owner at Quartzophone.ca.