About Us

We are a purveyor of collector grade global minerals and crystals with over 40 years of collecting experience. Our specialties include Cobalt Ontario area minerals including Silver, Ontario minerals and minerals from around the globe. So why the name 1812 Minerals? The mohs scale for mineral hardness was created by German geologist and mineralogist Friedrich Mohs in 1812. The scale ranges from one to ten. Diamond is ten on the scale.  Upon request we can also supply material suitable for lapidary purposes such as cabbing.
My First mineral collecting experience was in the Bancroft Ontario Canada area in the late in 1970’s as a youth.  At university I specialized in physical geography and geology.  We still frequent the Bancroft area to collect and camp with my family. Cobalt Ontario is another favourite spot to collect with our metal detectors.  In addition I am active member and former president of The Walker Mineralogical Club
Thank you for interest, Andrew Debnam, Owner 1812 Minerals

How to order

If you would like learn more about an item click on the CONTACT link in the item description to reach us. We currently offer flat rate shipping to Canada ($15-ON&PQ) $18-the rest of Canada & USA.  Europe & Scandinavia 26$. Rest of the world including USA please contact us for a quote. Paypal payment option. Do not use the cart function. Contact us directly using the contact link on the item description for an invoice.  

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