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Yep mostly from the Frome River a few years ago when my back was still capable of digging.

Dihusky I didn't change the angles I've found it makes little difference especially on clear stones as long you cut above the critical angle. Thought I'd show off a few of my nicer Tasmanian sapphires while I'm here Mostly around 1ct-1.5ct

Thanks. It's actually the pavilion from Kraus round #2 design and the crown from rings of fire design but with the d facets changed to be the table.

Cheers Aussiefarmer I cut it myself

Cheers wally. I've got no idea what to do with it. Just add it to my collection I guess

No problem it Just so happens I've gotta couple varieties of plums and apricots. Photos are taken with my tablet so they don't really do it justice.

It's just under 22mm diameter

Before: 142ct o'brien's creek topaz from rare exotic timbers on ebay After: 54ct step cut

54ct o'brien's creek topaz

Thanks mate that's great info. Is there any other websites or books people recommend?

Cheers Jaros. Thanks for the info Dron. I think I've got a lot of research to do. As for favorite stones it would be nice to find some Sapphires Ruby's Emeralds Diamonds Opal Zircons Topaz Garnets Quartz's Peridot Plus lots of mineral specimens Is there anything I've forgotten? But...

Hi everyone. I'm planning to do a road trip around Australia leaving from Tassie and was hoping to get some tips on must visit places for fossicking. I'll be mostly doing the 4x4 touristy stuff but if i get a chance to have a dig i wont be able to resist. Thanks for any info