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Gemstones, Minerals & Fossils
Gemstones and Minerals
Mittagong (NSW) - Sapphires
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<blockquote data-quote="phantom83" data-source="post: 116055" data-attributes="member: 3876"><p>Hi All</p><p></p><p>I have read various bits of information that indicates that sapphires and other gem stones have been found around the Mittagong area. In particular, I understand that there were some historical mining leases granted in the past but these were in areas that may now be off-limits because they are in the Upper Nepean State Conservation Area.</p><p></p><p>I may have an opportunity to secure some time on a parcel of private land just outside the Conservation Area. I think the Nepean River runs through the property.</p><p></p><p>I was wondering if anyone had any helpful hints / tips on this area for a newbie fossicker. I recently caught sapphire fever after a couple of visits to Sapphire Bend near Oberon but I am looking for locations closer to home.</p><p></p><p>Is the Nepean River sapphire-bearing? If so, should I be digging in the actual river or are there ancient river beds in the area that I need to locate to find some wash.</p><p></p><p>Any and all help is greatly appreciated.</p><p></p><p>Cheers</p><p></p><p>Pete</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="phantom83, post: 116055, member: 3876"] Hi All I have read various bits of information that indicates that sapphires and other gem stones have been found around the Mittagong area. In particular, I understand that there were some historical mining leases granted in the past but these were in areas that may now be off-limits because they are in the Upper Nepean State Conservation Area. I may have an opportunity to secure some time on a parcel of private land just outside the Conservation Area. I think the Nepean River runs through the property. I was wondering if anyone had any helpful hints / tips on this area for a newbie fossicker. I recently caught sapphire fever after a couple of visits to Sapphire Bend near Oberon but I am looking for locations closer to home. Is the Nepean River sapphire-bearing? If so, should I be digging in the actual river or are there ancient river beds in the area that I need to locate to find some wash. Any and all help is greatly appreciated. Cheers Pete [/QUOTE]
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