Monuments of Kitchener EarthCache
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This earthcache is based on GC1QT9K- Monuments de Quebec/of Quebec City. To find this cache, you need to identify what type of stone is used in which statue around Downtown Kitchener. There are 5 statues that you need to visit. The coordinates to the statues are listed below. Remember for this cache, you only need to know what type of rock the base is. A good memory or a camera is recommended for this cache.
All of these monuments are made of either Granite or Limestone.
Granite-A type of Igneous rock which mostly consists of mica, feldspar, and quartz. It is formed from magma and crystalizes when the magma cools.
Limestone-A type of Sedimentary rock which can be composed of calcite and aragonite (both minerals) and skeletal fragments of coral (or other forms of marine organisms).
Here is a list of the type of stone used that includes some information and a picture of each type.
Brits Blue Granite (South Africa)
Brits Blue Granite originates in Brits, North West, which is in the northern area of South Africa. The granite has blue, grey and red hues mixed with black grains.
Stanstead Granite (Quebec)
Stanstead Granite originated in Stanstead, Quebec which is located in the Estrie Region in the south of Quebec. It consists of light to medium grey, black, and white coloured grains.
Indiana Limestone (Indiana)
Indiana Limestone originates and is found in south central Indiana (near Bloomington). It consists of light-grey to bluish-grey limestone that has oxidized to a light tan colour. It consists of fossils and fossil fragments. It is used on many buildings, most notably the Empire State Building in New York City.
To log this as a find, you need to e-mail the cache owner with the name of each of the monuments and the type of stone used for each of them. Once you have sent the e-mail, you can log the cache right away. If you fail to do so or you post the answers in the log on the cache page, your log will be deleted. I hope everybody enjoys the cache. Good luck!
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