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    Aussie zircon is world's oldest known piece of earth

    Gold689, maybe contact your local gem club? They'd have quite a few lapidary enthusiasts who might be happy to cut it for you for a nominal fee... I'd offer but I'm still a novice.
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    Blackwood fossicking

    There are some wonderful people on this forum, thank you for the offer of help :)
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    Blackwood fossicking

    Hey deepblue, that'd be great :) we've been talking about trying daylesford out tomorrow. Would you be around, and happy to show us a spot? We'd be very grateful :) and we can shout some lunch!
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    Blackwood fossicking

    Hello all, Me, the hubby and a friend are headed up to blackwood on Sunday for a bit of fossicking, and we were going by a map in Gemstones of Victoria, but it's looking a bit outdated now. For instance, they suggest trying the Lederderg river, and nowadays that's off limits. So what I'm...
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    What to look for when hunting for gems

    If you're up for the drive there's peridot out at mortlake, about an hour and a half from Geelong. There's a great post on this forum a couple of pages back on it.
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    What to look for when hunting for gems

    Hey Bindy, I've been meaning to get out there myself. Gimmeplease, there's also churt out there too!
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    Sapphires, Rubies, Zircons - field trip wanted Daylesford area

    Hey all, What a great setup here! If anyone is headed down on a weekend anytime and wouldn't mind the company I'd love to come!
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    Suggestions for beginner wanting to get a taste of prospecting

    Hey huzee, welcome! If you're down melbourne Geelong way, would love to try some fossicking places with you sometime! Had much luck so far?
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    Peridot/Olivine Crystals from Mount Shadwell Quarry at Mortlake

    Oh Dug, absolutely! The day was a blast and I can't wait to do it again. I didn't get anything I could cut myself but I can send it into Lambert and see what I get. It really is fun :)
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    Peridot/Olivine Crystals from Mount Shadwell Quarry at Mortlake

    You had a good haul :) I went today and I'm not ure I got anything useful...
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    Hi from another newb

    Welcome Debra! Hope you enjoy it here:)
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    New to here

    Welcome! Looking forward to seeing you round :)
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    Gemstone fossicking in Vic

    Looking good, thanks :) AU fever, I'll shoot you a PM if you don't mind, cheers muchly for that list :) WalnLiz, I had no idea they were that rare :o finding one of those must be a joy :) R G, I'd love to grab some pointers, I'll buy the sieves first though. Thank you for the offer! And what a...
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    Basic panning gear and where to buy

    Sweet, thank you! :D
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    Basic panning gear and where to buy

    Thanks very much everyone, I'll take a look at the Garrett pro, and see if I can source some of the other things like buckets and gloves from bunnings and other places. :)
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