Rockhounding

Practical, Ontario‑first field notes for finding, identifying, and polishing rocks and minerals. New to the hobby? Start with Guides. Trying to ID a find? Jump to Rocks or Minerals. Ready to polish? See Tumbling.

Regional focus: Lake Ontario’s north shore and Southern Ontario; methods apply broadly.

Rocks & Minerals

Igneous, metamorphic, sedimentary, and rock‑forming minerals with key tells, quick tests, photos, and Ontario context.

Guides

Where to go, what to bring, how to look—plus safety, ethics, and beginner IDs.

Logbook

Field log and tumbling batches together.

Resources

Curated books, websites, articles, and social accounts; books sync from my Goodreads shelf.