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Post by jasonr on May 13, 2012 8:08:48 GMT 10
Hi Guys,
I am planning a gemstone fossicking trip with my son for his birthday.
Was wondering if anyone knows of any good places to go looking for crystals and saphires etc close to Brisbane.
Thinking we may have to do a fly in fly out to Emerald.
Whats Emerald like as far as on foot prospectors go. (although may hire a ute or something for the day once there.
Any feedback would be much appreciated.
Regards
Jason R
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Post by reg on May 13, 2012 8:26:36 GMT 10
g,day
regarding gemstones at emerald,the nearest place to emerald would be the gemfields,sapphire,rubyvale,anakie,about a hour drive west of emerald or a couple of days walk ;D ;D.hope this helps.
cheers...reg
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Post by Deleted on May 13, 2012 8:38:27 GMT 10
Gday Jason , I have quite a few gem/mineral spots south of Brisbane. Mt tambourine have thunder eggs which are great fun cracking and worth $$. I have some other spots south of the tweed for cool stuff. Let me know if you need the info. Gold down that way too  Goodluck Diggerdude |
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Post by jasonr on May 13, 2012 9:10:49 GMT 10
@ reg  couple of days walk ..... wont be doing that @diggerdude ... That info would be great Didnt know thunder eggs were worth $$$ ... I found one there ages ago, cut it in half, my half probably weighs close to 15kg looks good sitting in the garden - Anyway what sort of "cool stuff" are we talking. My son really wants a sapphire for his mum but i would be happy with a range of crystals, gems etc to scrounge around for Regards Jason R |
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Post by Deleted on May 13, 2012 22:25:46 GMT 10
Hi Jasonr,
I know you are keen for gems in Qld so why not have a look around Stanthorpe for Topaz, or if your son is keen for Sapphires head a bit further south into Glen Inness or inverell ( 4.5 hrs from Brissy) as there are some beautiful stones that come out of that area. Also there are a few places down there that will gladly cut your stone as well.
I hope you have heaps of fun and find a few decent cutters.
digger01
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Post by jasonr on May 14, 2012 7:36:10 GMT 10
Outstanding Thanks Digger ... Looks like its hiring a "Wicked" camper ... $250 for three nights and a trip to Inverell ... 7 Oaks looks like the place for a day trip. |
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Post by Deleted on May 14, 2012 14:08:19 GMT 10
Hope you and your son have a blast and cant wait to see pics of the goodies when you get back.
digger01
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Post by Deleted on May 15, 2012 8:32:20 GMT 10
That's the area I was referring to, pm me your email if you need any extra info for down there Jason .
DD
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