Walker Mineralogical Club

Walker Mineralogical Club The Walker Club encourages interest in and the study of mineralogy and allied sciences, through monthly meetings, field trips, and student awards.

The element Antimony. What is it's common name for the mineral world?
06/09/2026

The element Antimony. What is it's common name for the mineral world?

06/08/2026

Which mineral derives its name from the Persian word "Lazward," which means blue in their language?

Happy June! Can you believe that the picnic, our annual picnic, is next week already?!Plus, has anyone heard of this rar...
06/07/2026

Happy June! Can you believe that the picnic, our annual picnic, is next week already?!

Plus, has anyone heard of this rare mineral? Said to be Earth's rarest, even.

https://www.earthdate.org/episodes/earths-rarest-mineral #:~:text=Synopsis%3A%20Kyawthuite%20is%20the%20rarest,hidden%20treasures%20of%20our%20planet.

06/06/2026

Did you know...???

Peridot, one of the few crystals that form in the Earth's mantle, has been found in
meteorites! Easily proving that this mineral is truly out of this world.

06/05/2026

Do you know what mineral is named
after Moscow?

06/04/2026

What is British Columbia's provincial stone? And what rock is unique to Vancouver Island specifically?

06/03/2026

Why isn't color alone very
useful in mineral identification?

A. Many minerals have the same color

B. One mineral can have many colors

C. The presence of one element can cause many colors

D. All of the above

What do you guys think? Feel free to answer below!

Next Saturday already?! And it's June as well?!How we're reaching the summer so quickly, can you believe it?Yes, everyon...
06/03/2026

Next Saturday already?! And it's June as well?!
How we're reaching the summer so quickly, can you believe it?

Yes, everyone, it's that time of year again, our annual picnic has arrived!
Full of mineral swaps or if you wish to purchase, a live silent auction, and even a BBQ lunch provided by the club (hot dogs and burgers with the fixings, salads,
dessert, as well as water or soda, vegetarian options will be available).

The pinic will be held at L'Amoreaux Park's Cricket Field
Picnic Shelter 1
1785 McNicoll Ave on Saturday June 13th, 2026 from 11 am to 3pm.

PLEASE RVSP to Cindy Rose no later than June 6th at [email protected] or 647-
668-9246. Please include how many will be attending!

06/03/2026

What did the ancient Incans believe that Obsidian was?

06/01/2026

Which mineral was
named after a
Canadian province?

Known for it's brilliant flashes of color, what is the mineral known as? And what mystical properties did people believe it to have?

The answers will be revealed later, but feel free to share your thoughts in the comments section below! 🫶

More trivia is to arrive daily.

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22 Ursula Franklin Street
Toronto, ON
M5S3B1

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