Originally mined for tin, Emeralds were observed in the dumps around 1890 and subsequently, the area was re-mined. The deposit is related to the intrusion of pegmatites and aplites into mudstones and siltstones. The emeralds occur in pegmatite dikes; the crystals are embedded in granitic cavities that have weathered to kaolinite.
Located 6 mile NNE of Emmaville.
Ref.:
- Groat, L.A., Giuliani, G., Marshall, D.D., and Turner, D. (2008): Emerald deposits and occurrences: A review. Ore Geology Reviews 34, 87-112.
Mineral List: |
Arsenopyrite  | | | | Reference: | [Grafton-Maclean data sheets] |
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Beryl | | | | Reference: | [Grafton-Maclean data sheets] |
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Beryl
var: Emerald | | | | Reference: | [Buchester K.J. (1972) A Treasury of Australian Gemstones] |
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Cassiterite | | | | Reference: | [Buchester K.J. (1972) A Treasury of Australian Gemstones] |
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Chalcopyrite | | | | Reference: | [Grafton-Maclean data sheets] |
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Fluorite | | | | Reference: | [Emeralds of the World English extraLapis Vol. 2 2002 pp24-35 ] |
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Kaolinite | | | | Reference: | [Groat, L.A., Giuliani, G., Marshall, D.D., and Turner, D. (2008): Ore Geology Reviews 34, 87-112.] |
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Quartz | | | | Reference: | [Grafton-Maclean data sheets] |
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Topaz | | | | Reference: | [Emeralds of the World English extraLapis Vol. 2 2002 pp24-35 ] |
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9 entries listed. 8 valid minerals.
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