Useful Links & Publications for Gem and Mineral collectors
Fossicking
Fossicking areas in Tasmania
Areas set aside for public gem and mineral collecting: no licences needed
Fossicking regulations in Tasmania
Licences are required for collecting anywhere outside of the designated fossicking areas.
Publications
Gemstones in Tasmania
To order, contact [email protected] or MRT
Catalogue of Minerals of Tasmania
To order, contact [email protected] or MRT
Gold in Tasmania
Alluvial gold Book
To order, contact [email protected] or MRT
Fossicking
Fossicking areas in Tasmania
Areas set aside for public gem and mineral collecting: no licences needed
Fossicking regulations in Tasmania
Licences are required for collecting anywhere outside of the designated fossicking areas.
Publications
Gemstones in Tasmania
To order, contact [email protected] or MRT
Catalogue of Minerals of Tasmania
To order, contact [email protected] or MRT
Gold in Tasmania
Alluvial gold Book
To order, contact [email protected] or MRT
Other Information
Safety for gem and mineral collectors
Code of Practice for mineral collectors
Other Links
Australian Journal of Mineralogy
Crocoite.com (Steve Sorrell)
Mines and mineral sites in Tasmania
Mineral Chronicles
Gem and Mineral shops and dealers in Tasmania
Geological Society of Australia
Australasian Mining History Association (AMHA)
Prospectors and Miners Association of Tasmania (PMAT)
Other clubs and societies in Tasmania: http://www.onlytasmania.com.au
Do you know any more Tasmanian gem, mineral or fossil-related links, shows or events?
– Please contact Ralph Bottrill
– Email: [email protected]