Mine Cristal FAQ

Who owns the mine?

Gaudry Normand and Pauline Normand are the owners and administrators: they have been personally running Mine Cristal without interruption since they purchased the land and founded the company in 1989.

Do you still mine crystals?

Absolutely! Since 1989 we have been collecting pure quartz crystals from our quartz vein on a small scale, by hand, without the use of dynamite. This vocation continues today. We sell unique specimens to retailers and to discerning customers who wish to purchase superior quality crystals. Contact us to place an order.

What kind of crystals do you find in the mine?

Our crystals are composed of pure quartz; they are either white, semi-transparent or transparent. They can be single points or more commonly, clusters of points joined together. Quartz crystals formed in our mine approximately 300 million years ago. To date, the biggest crystal cluster we have discovered is about 2 feet (60 cm) in diameter. And of course, you never know what the future will bring 😃! We have posted a great video on our YouTube channel (with almost 2 million views), that shows how we mine the crystals.

How can I purchase a crystal?

If you wish to aquire a museum-quality crystal, or buy crystal specimens for resale at your store, please contact us.

Do you sell crystals by the kilo?

We do not sell by weight: we harvest small quantities of quartz crystals in our mine, by hand. The limited quantity of crystals that we mine are sold as individual specimens.

Can I come dig for crystals in your mine?

There is no public access to the mining site, thus it is not possible for you to come and mine crystals at our site.

When will the store be open? / When is the next concert? / Can I visit the mine?

Our site is private: there are no longer any activities offered on-site for the public.

I would like to learn more about Quartzophone instruments.

Quartzophone® instruments (crystal harps) were invented by Gaudry Normand in 2011, after 12 years of research and development. They are produced by hand, incorporating into each instrument unique mechanisms that suspend highly resonant tubes made of pure, transparent quartz crystal. These instruments are sold all over the world. You will find lots more information on the Quartzophone page. Check out the videos on our YouTube channel. If you wish to purchase an instrument, contact the new owner of the Quartzophone business.