Opals, diamonds, sapphires, rubies, garnets, jasper, emeralds . . . all beautiful stones regularly found in Australia, by amateur fossickers. They can be discovered all over the country: on beaches, in streams, in gravel deposits, and in erosion areas.
This book contains all the information you need to fossick successfully: where to go, what tools are needed, and permits required and local regulations covering fossicking. There are comprehensive lists of the gemstones in each state, and maps showing where they are found. The Perrys detail how to recognise the gems in their natural state, and in addition there are colour photographs of the stones themselves.
So, take the opportunity to discover for yourself some of Australia's fabulous wealth, and head for the bush or the beach with this book!
