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    Diamonds in Australia

    Small brilliant resorbed Copeton stone
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    ❓Your Mineral Identification Questions answered here

    Looks like a vuggy volcanic. Recommend getting a sample of the greenish/yellow crystal and determine its specific gravity & follow goldilocks guidelines. My guess - Mix of colours suggest lead mineralisation.
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    Stannifer and Tingha Plateau Conservation Area Now Closed

    I heard today that Torrington will also be closed to fossicking. NPWS have not put up signs yet. On good advice the closures are due to NPWS classification change of Tingha & Torrington Cons Areas. I have contacted our local member to high light what's happening.
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    Series on identifying minerals

    Thanks for sharing all this info. Its great reference material
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    Newbie

    Yes agree Its a pity fossicking is so restricted. I have asked the question about Tingha Plateau and will wait to see if I get a reply from NPWS. Mining was a common occupation in our local area. Small family mining operations have now become a thing of the past because of onerous...
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    Newbie

    There are designated fossicking areas like Staggy Creek and Nullamanna. Copeton foreshore and surrounding hills are fossicking areas when I last looked on Minview Let me know if I can help. I am mainly interested in my local district. For info I am 30yr resource industry vet.
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    Newbie

    If there is evidence of no permits being granted then there is a problem.
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    Rock wash?

    Yes Inverell is a very nice place to visit. It has a rich history of mining and there are lots of minerals & gems to find
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    Newbie

    Thanks Jaros I have already found some useful information and made a few posts. I was disturbed to find out State Parks & Wildlife were planning on banning fossicking in some areas around my home town. I have already alerted our MP
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    Stannifer and Tingha Plateau Conservation Area Now Closed

    I hope they consider opening up this area to fossicking again. Most of this area has been disturbed by tin mining so I am not sure of the conservation value. Our town needs visitors to help its economy. State parks also need visitors to justify employment. There must be a middle ground. I will...
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    Rock wash?

    Yes I agree with Heatho I live in Inverell and you will find sapphire in their wash. I buy it on occasion if I have visitors & they want the experience of finding sapphires I just set up a washing station at home with sieves and tables. Plus BBQ and beverages. MB
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    Newbie

    Hi, I enjoy getting out and about and looking for gems in the New England. Diamonds have been an interest for a while but have looked for sapphires many times. I am starting to develop an interest in precious metals. So I thought I might hop on board on learn something new. :pickshovel...
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