Australia, New South Wales
Inverell / Glen Innes NSW
Sapphire
Gem locality Documented sitePermission required
What you could find
Reported finds from this ground.
Crystals and mineralsAlso reported: The New England tablelands around Inverell and Glen Innes are a major sapphire field; public fossicking areas let you sieve wash for stones..
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Why this spot
sapphire, zircon
Documented rockhounding locality.
Before you go
Hazards noted for this site.
Remote or mine groundShafts, heat and weather
Check access and conditions first.
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