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    Places to find agate and chalcedony in SEQ other than Redcliffe

    Hi all, the mad Rockhounder again. I’ve being going to Redcliffe for ages now and am wondering if anyone knows any spots in the SEQ area as I’m from Caboolture area. All information will be deeply appreciated. Happy Rockhounding to all! The mad Rockhounder😄
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    Does anyone know any spots close to Caboolture to find gemstones?

    Hi all, the mad Rockhounder again. Does anyone know any spots to rockhound near Caboolture. Maybe a bit out west. And preferably under an hour away other than Redcliffe and Wynnum. It would be really helpful if anyone could tell where in Eumundi or Yandina you can find thundereggs like what...
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    Anybody been fossicking near Toowoomba

    I’ve heard that you can find zeolites and other stuff in parts of laidley creek and I know myself if you go to casuarina camping area about 40 mins south west of gatton in east Haldon you can find stacks of zeolites, crystally basalt and chalcedony. Enjoy The mad Rockhounder
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    Agates and chalcedony from Sunshine Coast

    I found these in Buderim forest park along the creek that go next to the walk to serenity falls in Buderim
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    Agates and chalcedony from Sunshine Coast

    Hi DAVIDV59 thank you for some of your information! The place is in the Buderim forest park in Buderim you can also look behind Buderim mountain state school in the creek as well for chalcedony!
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    Agates and chalcedony from Sunshine Coast

    Hi all, The Mad Rockhounder again! I have some amazing news for people who are looking for spots on the Sunny Coast to rockhound. I have found a spot to find chalcedony and agate and have being finding some amazing things for a few years now there. If anyone would be willing to let me know some...
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    Places to find chalcedony and agate near Caboolture?

    Hi guys, The Mad Rockhounder here! Just wondering if anyone knows any places to find chalcedony and agate or other gems near Caboolture other than Redcliffe. I am always looking for new spots to rockhound and am trying to find some spots a lot closer to home. I have seen a post where someone has...
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    Best way to practice panning without using gold

    I have a little tube of small specks of gold if you wanted that for free even but has quite a bit of black sand and you can keep it. Honestly I can’t believe I’m texting you I love your videos and it would be a dream if we could meat up at the Redcliffe beaches and rockhound together or at...
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    Best way to practice panning without using gold

    Hi Rookie I’m long time supporter of yours and I wanted to let you know of some spots to pan for gold! There is deep creek fossicking area on the edge of gympie and also the Mary river that goes right through gympie I also know of some other secret spots to find different gems that I would be...
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    Amethyst in caboolture

    Thank you for the information 🙏
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    Amethyst in caboolture

    In what creek exactly did you find these as I am in the Caboolture area and looking for places closer to home if it’s okay that I ask I know of multiple places in the seq area if you want to know some other places in order for me to where this amazing spot is! Thanks. The Mad Rockhounder 🙏
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    Amethyst in caboolture

    I know of the Redcliffe beaches ranging from where the sea salt and vine cafe is to the Redcliffe jetty you just find them on top of the sand or in the mud flats it’s best to go at low tide!🙏
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