Recent content by jasp05

Hi everyone, I'm hoping we can discuss and share knowledge relating to what geological features to look for when out fossicking. I live in Central QLD and we have quite a lot of minerals and gems that occur in the area. I know of a quartz crystal deposit located within 15min drive of...

Hi guys, I had heard of a spot at Lowmead where you can find amethyst crystals. I was out at Agnes waters on the weekend and decided to drive the extra 20km or so check it out quickly. Was lucky enough to find the diggings beside the highway and had a bit of a speck around for half an hour...

How good is the road out there? do you need a 4wd or anything will likely be ok out there?

Thanks for the info lefty. Ive spent quite some time on google earth and think i have spotted a few areas out that way that have nice gravel banks. But at least ive got a starting point. Ive heard there is garnet out near westwood also. Its on the way to your carnelian spot. Anyone know much...

Hi guys, I've been into the rocks and minerals since I was kid. Done a lot of gold prospecting with my father in the area over the years and am now looking to get my kids into the fossicking game. I know there are quite a few gems around to find. For instance there is carnelian, garnet...