Test samples of Vulcan State Forest, AKA Black Springs

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For those who wish to check out Vulcan State Forest (AKA Black Springs of Sapphire Bend) with slightly better info. These files will contain information taken from many different samples - Date of sample, location (some of these I have had to convert from a different datum), size of sample, mineral found (generally Sapphire), the amount per cu M and the report the information came from which can be downloaded from the old 'DIGS' site http://digsopen.minerals.nsw.gov.au/ .It may also included certain other information that may be of interest like the color, clarity and size of the individual stones.

One particular place of interest is Reg's Flat. Where a major search for diamonds occurred and where apparently a 27ct diamond was found - not by the mining company. The exploration pit is still visible by the road and can be seen from Google Earth. A large amount of sapphire was recovered from there. Last time I was in that area someone had taking samples with an auger. Also the only place in VSF I specked a sapphire on the road.
I never got to look into this much at all as kids came along about the time I did the research.

To do: Download the PDF (Do not try to open as a PDF, it won't work). Change the file extension name from pdf to KMZ.

So change the downloaded file name from - Vulcan State Forest.pdf to Vulcan State Forest.kmz

Done. Open. Google Earth will open showing peg location. The pegs are also color and size coded to give away indication of the results in the sample.

Enjoy.

https://www.prospectingaustralia.com/forum/doc/member-docs/3008/1529223261_vulcan_state_forest.pdf

https://www.prospectingaustralia.com/forum/doc/member-docs/3008/1529223289_vulcan_state_forestii.pdf

Please note: Not every computer will allow the download as the pdf appear to be corrupted.
 
Hopefully you end up with this:

1529224132_vulcan_state_forest.jpg
 
Brilliant! I hope someone gets the results (the good ones) these sample pits supposedly achieved. And some, as you know, are very good results.

I'm pretty sure most are in the right spots but always best to double check on the reports.
 
Beauty Magoo.
Works great for me too. :Y:
I'll have to search out some of those test pits (when the weather warms up a tad. :D )
Cheers mate.
 

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