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Gemstones, Minerals & Fossils
Gemstones and Minerals
Mineral Deposits in the Rockhampton Region (QLD)
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<blockquote data-quote="jasp05" data-source="post: 145776" data-attributes="member: 4870"><p>Hi guys, </p><p></p><p>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, chyrsophrase, quartz crystals. I've even heard reports of amethyst and topaz. </p><p></p><p>The problem is I have no idea where to start looking for these gems. I have done quite a lot of research online, but given this is a low population area I haven't been able to find a lot of information regarding actual spots to go fossicking at. I have been a member of the local lapidary club for the last 2 years. However alot of the spots are on private property and the club use them for their field trips. </p><p></p><p>Does anyone have some more specific directions as to locations where a few gem and mineral specimens can be found? I know the carnelian can be found on the fitzroy river in the area, but as to which part of it, I've got no idea. (Its quite a large river). </p><p></p><p>but any tips or pointers would be much appreciated.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="jasp05, post: 145776, member: 4870"] 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, chyrsophrase, quartz crystals. I've even heard reports of amethyst and topaz. The problem is I have no idea where to start looking for these gems. I have done quite a lot of research online, but given this is a low population area I haven't been able to find a lot of information regarding actual spots to go fossicking at. I have been a member of the local lapidary club for the last 2 years. However alot of the spots are on private property and the club use them for their field trips. Does anyone have some more specific directions as to locations where a few gem and mineral specimens can be found? I know the carnelian can be found on the fitzroy river in the area, but as to which part of it, I've got no idea. (Its quite a large river). but any tips or pointers would be much appreciated. [/QUOTE]
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Gemstones, Minerals & Fossils
Gemstones and Minerals
Mineral Deposits in the Rockhampton Region (QLD)
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