S Sonic82 Joined Aug 22, 2021 Messages 1 Reaction score 0 Aug 22, 2021 #1 Hi everyone looking for information on anywhere to find gems around Rockhampton can area like garnets ect any info would be appreciated thanks
Hi everyone looking for information on anywhere to find gems around Rockhampton can area like garnets ect any info would be appreciated thanks
Jaros In Remembrance Nov. 2023 Supporting Member Joined Aug 11, 2013 Messages 17,825 Reaction score 13,064 Location S.E.Qld., QLD Aug 22, 2021 #2 Welcome Sonic. Someone is sure to help your search.
LONEWOLF Joined Oct 20, 2015 Messages 5,674 Reaction score 2,020 Location The Wolf Den.... Aug 22, 2021 #3 Central QLD Gemfields..... Just past Emerald... Thats the closest to you i think... LW.....
Dihusky Supporting Member Joined Jun 16, 2017 Messages 1,767 Reaction score 3,613 Location Stanthorpe, QLD Aug 23, 2021 #4 For garnets start sieving gravels in the eddy areas of creeks, small garnets are common, for sapphires head to Sapphire and Rubyvale, around 3 hrs west, this website will give you the maps of the fossicking areas: https://www.qld.gov.au/recreation/activities/areas-facilities/fossicking/central-qld If you have never sieved for gems, head for Armfest in Sapphire and they'll show you the principals, they also have buckets of gravel that you can play with and you will find gems, the other alternative is join a tag-along tour.
For garnets start sieving gravels in the eddy areas of creeks, small garnets are common, for sapphires head to Sapphire and Rubyvale, around 3 hrs west, this website will give you the maps of the fossicking areas: https://www.qld.gov.au/recreation/activities/areas-facilities/fossicking/central-qld If you have never sieved for gems, head for Armfest in Sapphire and they'll show you the principals, they also have buckets of gravel that you can play with and you will find gems, the other alternative is join a tag-along tour.