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Treasure island: The rare gemstones of Baffin Island

July 20, 2020November 22, 2020 Science Borealis Chemistry, Environmental and Earth Sciences, Science in Society
Photo by Peter Prokosch, CC BY-NC-SA2.0

Joanie Tian, Chemistry editor   Nowdluk Aqpik of Kimmirut, Baffin Island was riding in an ATV one afternoon when he spotted a blue gleam out of the corner of his eye. He stopped the vehicle, got out, and examined a rock. He went home and told his brother, Seemeega Aqpik, about his find. They got […]

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