What are some good fossicking places in penrith area?

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Anyone know any good fossicking places in penrith area? Im in marsden park and I'm looking for somewhere not too far away to go fossicking for crystals such as amethyst, saphire, opal, garnets etc with my aunty and uncle. Im new to fossicking so any pointers would be much appreciated!
 
Blaxland Gem & Mineral Club would be a great place to start, fairly old club also. They do outings and are willing to help new people!
 
Closest would have been the Prospect Quarry. It was a source of world quality prenhite and a range of other minerals and specimens. Unfortunately, it was closed down in 2007 and is now an industrial development.

See this link for an account of the quarry, which was a regular destination for lapidary club outings.

Another interesting reminder that we should have been prospecting and fossicking in the 1960's!

http://minsocnsw.org.au/newsletters/MinSoc_Newsletter_Jul11.pdf
 
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