Canada is home to a wide array of colored gemstone deposits. From amethyst to zircon, from emerald to sapphire, Canada has it all. Yet, for most of its history, Canada has been regarded as a nation devoid of gemstones. Nothing could be further from the truth. Although only a few Canadian mines are currently producing gem rough, most major gem species have been found at one time or another in Canada.
January-February 2010Colored Gemstones from Canada
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