Established in 1912, the Mineralogy and Petrology Collection is one of the oldest systematic mineral and rock collections in Canada. It contains about 12,000 specimens, of which more than a thousand are on display in the Mineralogy/Petrology Museum. The Collection ranges from brilliant crystals to glittering fool's gold to mineralogical rarities and oddities as well as historical specimens from localities that are no longer accessible. The Museum is located in the Earth Sciences Building and groups of five or more are requested to call in advance to confirm accessibility. Tours are welcome and available by appointment. Hours of operation are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, from 8:30 am to 3:30 am.
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