10 unique gemstone finds
Article about 10 unique gemstone finds – the only mines of extremely rare kinds of gemstones.
Antsongombato gemstone mine – the only find of londonite gems
The world’s only find of gem-quality londonite – an extremely rare stone that is transparent and has a yellow to nearly white color.
Csarite mine in Ilbir Mountains
The world’s only csarite mine. This variety of diaspore changes color: in daylight, it is yellowish green, and in incandescent light – reddish pink.
Anahí Ametrine Mine (Anahi Mine)
The only significant find of ametrine in world. Ametrine an unusual variety of quartz in pink and yellow colors.
Tranomaro grandidierite mine
The richest find of gem-quality grandidierite in the world – some 60 grams have been found. This find was discovered in May 2014.
Misen River ominelite find
The only find of gem quality ominelite in the world.
Ruby Violet claims – the best find of red beryl
The only location in the world that has provided a significant amount of gem-quality red beryls.
Barrerite find at Rocky Pass
One of the very few localities in the world where crystals of zeolite mineral – barrerite – are found.
Agate Creek Fossicking Area
A popular fossicking area where one can find beautiful pieces of agate. It became known around 1900 and has provided world class samples of this gemstone.
O’Briens Creek Topaz Gemfields
Popular site for the public to search for fine topaz crystals. Topaz is found in granite and has diverse colors – colorless, yellow, light pink and blue, of very good quality. Here can be found also citrine, occasional aquamarine.