10 unique gemstone finds

Ametrine crystal - jewel with a round cut

Article about 10 unique gemstone finds – the only mines of extremely rare kinds of gemstones.

Csarite mine in Ilbir Mountains

Csarite™ - natural crystal and cut gems

The world’s only csarite mine. This variety of diaspore changes color: in daylight, it is yellowish green, and in incandescent light – reddish pink.

Tranomaro grandidierite mine

Faceted Tranomaro grandidierite, one of the very few gem-quality stones of this kind

The richest find of gem-quality grandidierite in the world – some 60 grams have been found. This find was discovered in May 2014.

Agate Creek Fossicking Area

Agate from Agate Creek

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.

Mooka Station

Mookaite from Australia

Find of mookaite – colourful jasper in warm red, yellow and brown colors. The only find of such stone. It is not allowed to search the stones by themselves – these rights are leased.