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  1. Bushbear

    Black shiny rock

    Looks like coal Is it light in weight?
  2. Bushbear

    Old bullets - how to render them safe

    It would be safer to hand any round found to the police as said and probably best not to carry them around in your junk pouch with metal and nails. Just my own thoughts and never want to here of any one being hurt. Cheers Mod edit: dismantling information removed.
  3. Bushbear

    Coin Hunting

    Hi it stands for Deep Cameo
  4. Bushbear

    Cleaning Crystal

    Sorry looks like other two photo's did not load.
  5. Bushbear

    Cleaning Crystal

    Hi Dappa sorry about the late response. I have used many acids to try and clean quartz but have found the best results from multiple baths in Oxalic acid with picking in cervices with tooth picks and pins.
  6. Bushbear

    How Do I Start Mining Opal?

    The mines department also has an online map viewer here of the Lightning ridge area which is helpful. https://www.resourcesandgeoscience.nsw.gov.au/miners-and-explorers/applications-and-approvals/opal-mining/NSW-Claims If you go into the Ridge to the mines Department for a hard copy of the...
  7. Bushbear

    kus TV

    :Y: Great stuff.
  8. Bushbear

    Sneaky Gems.

    You have a great eye for what the stone will give back when cut. Beautiful work keep us posted please.
  9. Bushbear

    SDC 2300 with 40 batteries (Melbourne)

    Is it still for sale ?
  10. Bushbear

    River / Stream Sluices - advice, information and questions

    I use mine because I am only new to panning I am slow. With the sluice I cut down the panning to just a couple of times and I can still take my time going through it.
  11. Bushbear

    River / Stream Sluices - advice, information and questions

    Yep the Gold rat sluice with a dream mat. I have the 10" and it is a breeze to set up and clean out. It is also a well made unit.
  12. Bushbear

    Sneaky Gems.

    :Y: Looks like a good gift looking forward to seeing the reults.
  13. Bushbear

    ⭐ Show Us Your Cut Stones - Before And After Photos

    Hi all I have just had a great weekend with a mate and his family to Nundle NSW. We didnt go after gold as time seemed to slip away but we did go and snag some Prase. It cleans up nicely and has such depths that it is like Opal in that it is constantly changing depending on the angle you view...
  14. Bushbear

    Silver bracelet with Opals

    Hi Mick64 I am thinking Moonstones as well or crystal opal. A similar sized setting on sale at Lightning Ridge shop in doublets was still in the $600 dollar mark. A lot of opals are set in 925 silver. Great find all the same.
  15. Bushbear

    Anyone treated fairy opal before?

    Hi shivan. Whilst I have never had anything to do with this type of opal during my last cutting course the instructor touched on this method. My understanding is the sugar /acid treatment is instead of polishing as it leaves the matrix with a clear gloss finish. The liquid glass is a two pack...
  16. Bushbear

    Actually Building the Machine!

    Awsome build and to think I thought I did well building a 6 wheel cabbing machine. I think half the enjoyment is in building the equipment you will use.
  17. Bushbear

    220 gramma live dig

    Thats the dream of us all I think :lol:
  18. Bushbear

    Second Time Panning and I am hooked

    Thanks for the warm welcome. I think I have the bug as yesterday it was 43 Deg outside and the wife had gone away so I panned through the cons in the kitchen under the aircon :D Found eleven specs so was over the moon again. Being new at this I am easily impressed.
  19. Bushbear

    Second Time Panning and I am hooked

    Hi every one. I live in the Upper Hunter. I am very new to this gold prospecting bit. I have only been panning twice now and the bug has bitten me bad. It looks like I have found what to do during the summer months when it is too hot around lightning Ridge/Walget area to be up there. I just...
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