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Gemstones, Minerals & Fossils
Gemstones and Minerals
How to know if a stone is worth collecting
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<blockquote data-quote="K_Pine" data-source="post: 540461" data-attributes="member: 17092"><p>Hi, I have very minimal knowledge about fossicking gemstones and I am keen to learn more. </p><p>I would like to know how to know if a stone is worth collecting or leaving behind. Is it a matter of researching the area, and finding out what exactly can be found there - then researching gem identification of those? </p><p></p><p>For example, I went to Daylesford with some idea about Zircon and what they look like, so I was able to find them. I find them easier to identify as theyre quite clear or see through when held against the sun. </p><p></p><p>But for gemstones that do not have that transparency such as agate, jasper, chert, pertified wood etc. Do you just collect it, read books and post online and hope someone knows something? </p><p></p><p>Someone once told me "If it looks good, its a keeper" - is this good advice? </p><p></p><p>Thanks <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="K_Pine, post: 540461, member: 17092"] Hi, I have very minimal knowledge about fossicking gemstones and I am keen to learn more. I would like to know how to know if a stone is worth collecting or leaving behind. Is it a matter of researching the area, and finding out what exactly can be found there - then researching gem identification of those? For example, I went to Daylesford with some idea about Zircon and what they look like, so I was able to find them. I find them easier to identify as theyre quite clear or see through when held against the sun. But for gemstones that do not have that transparency such as agate, jasper, chert, pertified wood etc. Do you just collect it, read books and post online and hope someone knows something? Someone once told me "If it looks good, its a keeper" - is this good advice? Thanks :) [/QUOTE]
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