Australia has a wealth of mineral resource including gemstones. From the famous Argyle Diamond mines in the North Western Australia. Where mining is carried out on an industrial scale. Opal at Cooper-Peddy in South Australia and NSW. Rubie's at Ruby vale in Queensland and Emeralds, Sapphires etc, etc. And a variety of lesser known stones e.g gemstones of all types are there for the digging for the dedicated fossickers and prospector each state has its own regulations regarding fossicking clubs exist for gem enthusiastic in many locations and equipment for polishing stones is readily available.
Gemstones are often located in some of the more remote and in hospitable places on the continent in Cooper Pedy the climate is so to extreme that mines often prefer to live in underground homes.
So serious enthusiast will need for invest in a reliable 4 wheel drive vehicle and comfortable camping equipment e. g. caravan. Many grey nomads spend a few months on the gem fields every year to supplement their retirement incomes with the occasional find.
Cooper Pedy the Opal mine.
Overseas visitors can find a wide selection of fine gemstones and opals in particular make a fine souvenir of a visit to Australia.
Western Australia.
Diamonds mines in Western Australia.
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