Sapphire from Australia

Sapphire

Weld River, Moorina, Dorset municipality, Tasmania, Australia

Star Sapphire

Weld River, Moorina, Dorset municipality, Tasmania, Australia

Sapphire

Sister's Creek, Boat Harbour, Waratah-Wynyard municipality, Tasmania, Australia

Sapphire

Reddestone Creek, Glen Innes, Gough Co., New South Wales, Australia

Sapphire

Weld River, Moorina, Dorset municipality, Tasmania, Australia

Star Sapphire

Weld River, Moorina, Dorset municipality, Tasmania, Australia

Sapphire

Sister's Creek, Boat Harbour, Waratah-Wynyard municipality, Tasmania, Australia

Sapphire

Reddestone Creek, Glen Innes, Gough Co., New South Wales, Australia

Sapphire

Weld River, Moorina, Dorset municipality, Tasmania, Australia

Star Sapphire

Weld River, Moorina, Dorset municipality, Tasmania, Australia

Sapphire

Sister's Creek, Boat Harbour, Waratah-Wynyard municipality, Tasmania, Australia

Sapphire

Reddestone Creek, Glen Innes, Gough Co., New South Wales, Australia


Australia
New South Wales Arrawatta Co. Frazers Creek ⓘ Frazers Creek alluvials	Brown R.E., Brownlow J.W. and Stroud W.J. (1997) Metallogenic Study and Mineral Deposit Data Sheets: Inverell Metallogenic Map (SH/56-5). Published by the Geological Survey of New South Wales.
Nullamanna ⓘ Weean Creek alluvials	R.E Brown and W.J Stroud, Metallogenic Study and Mineral Deposit Data Sheets, 1997.
Sapphire ⓘ Horse Gully alluvials	R.E Brown and W.J Stroud, Metallogenic Study and Mineral Deposit Data Sheets, 1997.
Buccleuch Co. ⓘ McPhersons Creek Sapphire prospect	Gilligan, L.B. (1975) Part 1. Mine Data Sheets to accompany Metallogenic Map, Canberra 1:250 000 Sheet. Geological Survey of New South Wales, Department of Mines.
Buller Co. Wilsons Downfall ⓘ Herding Yard Gully (Herding Yard Creek; Seven Mile)	Henley, H. F., Brown, R. E., Brownlow, J. W., Barnes, R. G., Stroud, W. J. (2001) Grafton-Maclean Metallogenic Map (SH/56-6, SH/56-7) Metallogenic Study and Mineral Deposit Data Sheets. Geological Survey of New South Wales
ⓘ Ruby Creek	Brown, R.E., Henley, H.F., Stroud, W.J. (2001) Mineral Occurrence Data Sheets, and Occurrence Lists, in Warwick-Tweed Heads 1:250 000 Sheet Area (New South Wales Portion). Vol 2. Exploration Data Package, Geological Survey of New South Wales.
ⓘ Two Mile Creek	Brown, R.E., Henley, H.F., Stroud, W.J. (2001) Mineral Occurrence Data Sheets, and Occurrence Lists, in Warwick-Tweed Heads 1:250 000 Sheet Area (New South Wales Portion). Vol 2. Exploration Data Package, Geological Survey of New South Wales.
ⓘ Wards Gully	Brown, R.E., Henley, H.F., Stroud, W.J. (2001) Mineral Occurrence Data Sheets, and Occurrence Lists, in Warwick-Tweed Heads 1:250 000 Sheet Area (New South Wales Portion). Vol 2. Exploration Data Package, Geological Survey of New South Wales.
ⓘ Wylie Creek and tributaries	Brown, R.E., Henley, H.F., Stroud, W.J. (2001) Mineral Occurrence Data Sheets, and Occurrence Lists, in Warwick-Tweed Heads 1:250 000 Sheet Area (New South Wales Portion). Vol 2. Exploration Data Package, Geological Survey of New South Wales.
Clarke Co. ⓘ Backwater Creek	Gilligan, L. B., Brownlow, J. W., Cameron, R. G., Henley, H. F. (1992) Metallogenic Study and Mineral Deposit Data Sheets: Dorrigo-Coffs Harbour 1:250 000 Metallogenic Map SH/56-10, SH/56-11. Geological Survey of New South Wales, Sydney. 509pp.
Oban ⓘ Ann River (Oban River)	Gilligan, L. B., Brownlow, J. W., Cameron, R. G., Henley, H. F. (1992) Metallogenic Study and Mineral Deposit Data Sheets: Dorrigo-Coffs Harbour 1:250 000 Metallogenic Map SH/56-10, SH/56-11. Geological Survey of New South Wales, Sydney. 509pp.
Round Mountain ⓘ Biscuit Creek	Gilligan, L. B., Brownlow, J. W., Cameron, R. G., Henley, H. F. (1992) Metallogenic Study and Mineral Deposit Data Sheets: Dorrigo-Coffs Harbour 1:250 000 Metallogenic Map SH/56-10, SH/56-11. Geological Survey of New South Wales, Sydney. 509pp.
ⓘ Sara River	Gilligan, L. B., Brownlow, J. W., Cameron, R. G., Henley, H. F. (1992) Metallogenic Study and Mineral Deposit Data Sheets: Dorrigo-Coffs Harbour 1:250 000 Metallogenic Map SH/56-10, SH/56-11. Geological Survey of New South Wales, Sydney. 509pp.
Yooroonah ⓘ Oaky River	Gilligan, L. B., Brownlow, J. W., Cameron, R. G., Henley, H. F. (1992) Metallogenic Study and Mineral Deposit Data Sheets: Dorrigo-Coffs Harbour 1:250 000 Metallogenic Map SH/56-10, SH/56-11. Geological Survey of New South Wales, Sydney. 509pp.
Clive Co. Binghi ⓘ Lower Round Swamp Creek	Henley, H. F., Brown, R. E., Brownlow, J. W., Barnes, R. G., Stroud, W. J. (2001) Grafton-Maclean Metallogenic Map (SH/56-6, SH/56-7) Metallogenic Study and Mineral Deposit Data Sheets. Geological Survey of New South Wales
ⓘ Lower Round Swamp Creek alluvials	Henley, H. F., Brown, R. E., Brownlow, J. W., Barnes, R. G., Stroud, W. J. (2001) Grafton-Maclean Metallogenic Map (SH/56-6, SH/56-7) Metallogenic Study and Mineral Deposit Data Sheets. Geological Survey of New South Wales
ⓘ Blather Arm alluvials (Blather Arm; Blather Creek)	Henley, H. F., Brown, R. E., Brownlow, J. W., Barnes, R. G., Stroud, W. J. (2001) Grafton-Maclean Metallogenic Map (SH/56-6, SH/56-7) Metallogenic Study and Mineral Deposit Data Sheets. Geological Survey of New South Wales
ⓘ Bonds Creek	Henley, H. F., Brown, R. E., Brownlow, J. W., Barnes, R. G., Stroud, W. J. (2001) Grafton-Maclean Metallogenic Map (SH/56-6, SH/56-7) Metallogenic Study and Mineral Deposit Data Sheets. Geological Survey of New South Wales
ⓘ Gem Haven	Henley, H. F., Brown, R. E., Brownlow, J. W., Barnes, R. G., Stroud, W. J. (2001) Grafton-Maclean Metallogenic Map (SH/56-6, SH/56-7) Metallogenic Study and Mineral Deposit Data Sheets. Geological Survey of New South Wales
Gibraltar Range National Park ⓘ Pheasant Creek alluvials	Henley, H. F., Brown, R. E., Brownlow, J. W., Barnes, R. G., Stroud, W. J. (2001) Grafton-Maclean Metallogenic Map (SH/56-6, SH/56-7) Metallogenic Study and Mineral Deposit Data Sheets. Geological Survey of New South Wales
Glen Elgin ⓘ Glen Elgin Creek (Timbarra River alluvials)	Henley, H. F., Brown, R. E., Brownlow, J. W., Barnes, R. G., Stroud, W. J. (2001) Grafton-Maclean Metallogenic Map (SH/56-6, SH/56-7) Metallogenic Study and Mineral Deposit Data Sheets. Geological Survey of New South Wales
Silent Grove ⓘ Bald Rock Creek	Henley, H. F., Brown, R. E., Brownlow, J. W., Barnes, R. G., Stroud, W. J. (2001) Grafton-Maclean Metallogenic Map (SH/56-6, SH/56-7) Metallogenic Study and Mineral Deposit Data Sheets. Geological Survey of New South Wales
ⓘ Upper Catarrh Creek	Henley, H. F., Brown, R. E., Brownlow, J. W., Barnes, R. G., Stroud, W. J. (2001) Grafton-Maclean Metallogenic Map (SH/56-6, SH/56-7) Metallogenic Study and Mineral Deposit Data Sheets. Geological Survey of New South Wales
Fitzroy Co. ⓘ Gills Sapphire deposit	Gilligan, L. B., Brownlow, J. W., Cameron, R. G., Henley, H. F. (1992) Metallogenic Study and Mineral Deposit Data Sheets: Dorrigo-Coffs Harbour 1:250 000 Metallogenic Map SH/56-10, SH/56-11. Geological Survey of New South Wales, Sydney. 509pp.
Gloucester Co. Barrington Tops ⓘ Gloucester Ruby mine
Gough Co. Apple Tree Gully ⓘ Apple Tree Gully alluvials	Brown, R.E., Stroud, W.J. (1997) Metallogenic Study and Mineral Deposit Data Sheets, Inverell 1:250 000 Metallogenic Map SH/56-5. Geological Survey of New South Wales, Sydney, 576 pages.
Bald Nob ⓘ Severn River	Henley, H. F., Brown, R. E., Brownlow, J. W., Barnes, R. G., Stroud, W. J. (2001) Grafton-Maclean Metallogenic Map (SH/56-6, SH/56-7) Metallogenic Study and Mineral Deposit Data Sheets. Geological Survey of New South Wales
ⓘ Central and Doughboy Volcanic Province	Lishmund, S. R., & Oakes, G. M. (1989). Gemstones. Johnson RW compil. & ed. Intraplate volcanism in eastern Australia and New Zealand, 152-155. Wellman, P., & McDougall, I. (1974). Potassium?argon ages on the Cainozoic volcanic rocks of New South Wales. Journal of the Geological Society of Australia, 21(3), 247-272. Wilkinson, J. F. G., & Kalocsai, G. I. Z. (1973). Pyroxenite xenoliths from an alkali trachybasalt in the Glen Innes area, northeastern New South Wales. Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology, 42(1), 15-32. Binns, R. A., Duggan, M. B., & Wilkinson, J. F. G. (1970). High pressure megacrysts in alkaline lavas from northeastern New South Wales. American Journal of Science, 269(2), 132-168. Duggan, M.B. 1989. Central and Doughboy.
Dundee ⓘ Severn River Sapphires	Henley, H. F., Brown, R. E., Brownlow, J. W., Barnes, R. G., Stroud, W. J. (2001) Grafton-Maclean Metallogenic Map (SH/56-6, SH/56-7) Metallogenic Study and Mineral Deposit Data Sheets. Geological Survey of New South Wales
Elsmore ⓘ Braemar sapphire deposit	Brown, R.E., and Stroud, W.J. (1997) Inverell 1:250 000 Metallogenic Map SH/56-5: Metallogenic Study and Mineral Deposit Data Sheets. Geological Survey of New South Wales, Sydney, 576pp.
Emmaville ⓘ Camerons Creek (Camerons Creek alluvials)	Henley, H. F., Brown, R. E., Brownlow, J. W., Barnes, R. G., Stroud, W. J. (2001) Grafton-Maclean Metallogenic Map (SH/56-6, SH/56-7) Metallogenic Study and Mineral Deposit Data Sheets. Geological Survey of New South Wales
ⓘ Dog Trap Gully	Henley, H. F., Brown, R. E., Brownlow, J. W., Barnes, R. G., Stroud, W. J. (2001) Grafton-Maclean Metallogenic Map (SH/56-6, SH/56-7) Metallogenic Study and Mineral Deposit Data Sheets. Geological Survey of New South Wales
ⓘ Hogans sapphire mine	Henley, H. F., Brown, R. E., Brownlow, J. W., Barnes, R. G., Stroud, W. J. (2001) Grafton-Maclean Metallogenic Map (SH/56-6, SH/56-7) Metallogenic Study and Mineral Deposit Data Sheets. Geological Survey of New South Wales
ⓘ Kangaroo Flat lead (Manuels prospect; The Camp)	Henley, H. F., Brown, R. E., Brownlow, J. W., Barnes, R. G., Stroud, W. J. (2001) Grafton-Maclean Metallogenic Map (SH/56-6, SH/56-7) Metallogenic Study and Mineral Deposit Data Sheets. Geological Survey of New South Wales
ⓘ Kennedys lead	Henley, H. F., Brown, R. E., Brownlow, J. W., Barnes, R. G., Stroud, W. J. (2001) Grafton-Maclean Metallogenic Map (SH/56-6, SH/56-7) Metallogenic Study and Mineral Deposit Data Sheets. Geological Survey of New South Wales
ⓘ Wycliffe deposit	Henley, H. F., Brown, R. E., Brownlow, J. W., Barnes, R. G., Stroud, W. J. (2001) Grafton-Maclean Metallogenic Map (SH/56-6, SH/56-7) Metallogenic Study and Mineral Deposit Data Sheets. Geological Survey of New South Wales
ⓘ Glen Innes	Henley, H. F., Brown, R. E., Brownlow, J. W., Barnes, R. G., Stroud, W. J. (2001) Grafton-Maclean Metallogenic Map (SH/56-6, SH/56-7) Metallogenic Study and Mineral Deposit Data Sheets. Geological Survey of New South Wales
ⓘ Back Plain Creek	Henley, H. F., Brown, R. E., Brownlow, J. W., Barnes, R. G., Stroud, W. J. (2001) Grafton-Maclean Metallogenic Map (SH/56-6, SH/56-7) Metallogenic Study and Mineral Deposit Data Sheets. Geological Survey of New South Wales
ⓘ Beardy Waters	Henley, H. F., Brown, R. E., Brownlow, J. W., Barnes, R. G., Stroud, W. J. (2001) Grafton-Maclean Metallogenic Map (SH/56-6, SH/56-7) Metallogenic Study and Mineral Deposit Data Sheets. Geological Survey of New South Wales
ⓘ Chandlers Creek	Henley, H. F., Brown, R. E., Brownlow, J. W., Barnes, R. G., Stroud, W. J. (2001) Grafton-Maclean Metallogenic Map (SH/56-6, SH/56-7) Metallogenic Study and Mineral Deposit Data Sheets. Geological Survey of New South Wales
ⓘ Clairvaulx Creek	Henley, H. F., Brown, R. E., Brownlow, J. W., Barnes, R. G., Stroud, W. J. (2001) Grafton-Maclean Metallogenic Map (SH/56-6, SH/56-7) Metallogenic Study and Mineral Deposit Data Sheets. Geological Survey of New South Wales
ⓘ Furracabad Creek 1	Henley, H. F., Brown, R. E., Brownlow, J. W., Barnes, R. G., Stroud, W. J. (2001) Grafton-Maclean Metallogenic Map (SH/56-6, SH/56-7) Metallogenic Study and Mineral Deposit Data Sheets. Geological Survey of New South Wales
ⓘ Furracabad Creek 2	Henley, H. F., Brown, R. E., Brownlow, J. W., Barnes, R. G., Stroud, W. J. (2001) Grafton-Maclean Metallogenic Map (SH/56-6, SH/56-7) Metallogenic Study and Mineral Deposit Data Sheets. Geological Survey of New South Wales
ⓘ Hamels Gully	Henley, H. F., Brown, R. E., Brownlow, J. W., Barnes, R. G., Stroud, W. J. (2001) Grafton-Maclean Metallogenic Map (SH/56-6, SH/56-7) Metallogenic Study and Mineral Deposit Data Sheets. Geological Survey of New South Wales
ⓘ Maids Valley Creek	Henley, H. F., Brown, R. E., Brownlow, J. W., Barnes, R. G., Stroud, W. J. (2001) Grafton-Maclean Metallogenic Map (SH/56-6, SH/56-7) Metallogenic Study and Mineral Deposit Data Sheets. Geological Survey of New South Wales
ⓘ Pablos Sapphire Mine	Henley, H. F., Brown, R. E., Brownlow, J. W., Barnes, R. G., Stroud, W. J. (2001) Grafton-Maclean Metallogenic Map (SH/56-6, SH/56-7) Metallogenic Study and Mineral Deposit Data Sheets. Geological Survey of New South Wales
ⓘ Reddestone Creek	Henley, H. F., Brown, R. E., Brownlow, J. W., Barnes, R. G., Stroud, W. J. (2001) Grafton-Maclean Metallogenic Map (SH/56-6, SH/56-7) Metallogenic Study and Mineral Deposit Data Sheets. Geological Survey of New South Wales Department of Mineral Resources, Sydney, 1995: Sapphires in New South Wales (booklet).
ⓘ Rocky Ponds Creek	Henley, H. F., Brown, R. E., Brownlow, J. W., Barnes, R. G., Stroud, W. J. (2001) Grafton-Maclean Metallogenic Map (SH/56-6, SH/56-7) Metallogenic Study and Mineral Deposit Data Sheets. Geological Survey of New South Wales
ⓘ Skeleton Creek	Henley, H. F., Brown, R. E., Brownlow, J. W., Barnes, R. G., Stroud, W. J. (2001) Grafton-Maclean Metallogenic Map (SH/56-6, SH/56-7) Metallogenic Study and Mineral Deposit Data Sheets. Geological Survey of New South Wales
Glencoe ⓘ Grahams Valley Creek	Henley, H. F., Brown, R. E., Brownlow, J. W., Barnes, R. G., Stroud, W. J. (2001) Grafton-Maclean Metallogenic Map (SH/56-6, SH/56-7) Metallogenic Study and Mineral Deposit Data Sheets. Geological Survey of New South Wales
ⓘ Kellys Hut Creek	Henley, H. F., Brown, R. E., Brownlow, J. W., Barnes, R. G., Stroud, W. J. (2001) Grafton-Maclean Metallogenic Map (SH/56-6, SH/56-7) Metallogenic Study and Mineral Deposit Data Sheets. Geological Survey of New South Wales
ⓘ Marowan Creek	Henley, H. F., Brown, R. E., Brownlow, J. W., Barnes, R. G., Stroud, W. J. (2001) Grafton-Maclean Metallogenic Map (SH/56-6, SH/56-7) Metallogenic Study and Mineral Deposit Data Sheets. Geological Survey of New South Wales
ⓘ Maryland sapphire (Maryland sapphire prospect)	Henley, H. F., Brown, R. E., Brownlow, J. W., Barnes, R. G., Stroud, W. J. (2001) Grafton-Maclean Metallogenic Map (SH/56-6, SH/56-7) Metallogenic Study and Mineral Deposit Data Sheets. Geological Survey of New South Wales
ⓘ Yarrow River	Henley, H. F., Brown, R. E., Brownlow, J. W., Barnes, R. G., Stroud, W. J. (2001) Grafton-Maclean Metallogenic Map (SH/56-6, SH/56-7) Metallogenic Study and Mineral Deposit Data Sheets. Geological Survey of New South Wales
ⓘ Inverell	Amphon, Ratthaphon, Chankhantha, Chawalit, Srimuang, Chanisara, Vongsetskul, Suchinda, Intarasiri, Saweat, Shen, Andy H. (2024) Changes in Blue Color of Sapphire Compared with Oxidation State Changes. Minerals, 14 (4) doi:10.3390/min14040333 Webb, G.B., Sutherland, F.L. (1998) Gemstones of New England. Australian Journal of Mineralogy (4) 115-122.
ⓘ Mann River	Henley, H. F., Brown, R. E., Brownlow, J. W., Barnes, R. G., Stroud, W. J. (2001) Grafton-Maclean Metallogenic Map (SH/56-6, SH/56-7) Metallogenic Study and Mineral Deposit Data Sheets. Geological Survey of New South Wales
Paradise Creek ⓘ Paradise Creek alluvials	R.E Brown and W.J Stroud, Metallogenic Study and Mineral Deposit Data Sheets, 1997.
ⓘ Scrubby Creek alluvials	Henley, H. F., Brown, R. E., Brownlow, J. W., Barnes, R. G., Stroud, W. J. (2001) Grafton-Maclean Metallogenic Map (SH/56-6, SH/56-7) Metallogenic Study and Mineral Deposit Data Sheets. Geological Survey of New South Wales
Stannifer ⓘ Sheep Station Gully and tributaries	R.E Brown and W.J Stroud, Metallogenic Study and Mineral Deposit Data Sheets, 1997.
Swan Brook ⓘ Swan Brook alluvials	R.E Brown and W.J Stroud, Metallogenic Study and Mineral Deposit Data Sheets, 1997.
Wellingrove ⓘ Sides sapphire Mine	Henley, H. F., Brown, R. E., Brownlow, J. W., Barnes, R. G., Stroud, W. J. (2001) Grafton-Maclean Metallogenic Map (SH/56-6, SH/56-7) Metallogenic Study and Mineral Deposit Data Sheets. Geological Survey of New South Wales
ⓘ Walkers Sapphire Mine	Henley, H. F., Brown, R. E., Brownlow, J. W., Barnes, R. G., Stroud, W. J. (2001) Grafton-Maclean Metallogenic Map (SH/56-6, SH/56-7) Metallogenic Study and Mineral Deposit Data Sheets. Geological Survey of New South Wales
ⓘ Wellingrove Creek	Henley, H. F., Brown, R. E., Brownlow, J. W., Barnes, R. G., Stroud, W. J. (2001) Grafton-Maclean Metallogenic Map (SH/56-6, SH/56-7) Metallogenic Study and Mineral Deposit Data Sheets. Geological Survey of New South Wales
ⓘ Wellingrove fossicking area	Henley, H. F., Brown, R. E., Brownlow, J. W., Barnes, R. G., Stroud, W. J. (2001) Grafton-Maclean Metallogenic Map (SH/56-6, SH/56-7) Metallogenic Study and Mineral Deposit Data Sheets. Geological Survey of New South Wales
ⓘ White Billy sapphire deposit	Henley, H. F., Brown, R. E., Brownlow, J. W., Barnes, R. G., Stroud, W. J. (2001) Grafton-Maclean Metallogenic Map (SH/56-6, SH/56-7) Metallogenic Study and Mineral Deposit Data Sheets. Geological Survey of New South Wales
Hardinge Co. ⓘ Barn Gully alluvial tin	Brown, R.E., Brownlow, J.W., Krynen, J.P. (1992) Metallogenic Study and Mineral Deposit Data Sheets, Manilla-Narrabri 1:250 000 Metallogenic Map SH/56-9, SH/55-12. Geological Survey of New South Wales, Sydney.
ⓘ Baxters sapphire deposit	Brown, R.E., Brownlow, J.W., Krynen, J.P. (1992) Metallogenic Study and Mineral Deposit Data Sheets, Manilla-Narrabri 1:250 000 Metallogenic Map SH/56-9, SH/55-12. Geological Survey of New South Wales, Sydney.
ⓘ Loxton Sapphire deposit	Brown, R.E., Brownlow, J.W., Krynen, J.P. (1992) Metallogenic Study and Mineral Deposit Data Sheets, Manilla-Narrabri 1:250 000 Metallogenic Map SH/56-9, SH/55-12. Geological Survey of New South Wales, Sydney.
ⓘ Moredun Creek Sapphire deposit	Brown, R.E., Brownlow, J.W., Krynen, J.P. (1992) Metallogenic Study and Mineral Deposit Data Sheets, Manilla-Narrabri 1:250 000 Metallogenic Map SH/56-9, SH/55-12. Geological Survey of New South Wales, Sydney.
ⓘ The Falls alluvial tin	Brown, R.E., Brownlow, J.W., Krynen, J.P. (1992) Metallogenic Study and Mineral Deposit Data Sheets, Manilla-Narrabri 1:250 000 Metallogenic Map SH/56-9, SH/55-12. Geological Survey of New South Wales, Sydney.
Tingha ⓘ Copes Creek and tributaries	Brown, R.E., Stroud, W.J. (1997) Metallogenic Study and Mineral Deposit Data Sheets, Inverell 1:250 000 Metallogenic Map SH/56-5. Geological Survey of New South Wales, Sydney, 576 pages.
ⓘ Darbys Creek and tributaries	Brown, R.E., Stroud, W.J. (1997) Metallogenic Study and Mineral Deposit Data Sheets, Inverell 1:250 000 Metallogenic Map SH/56-5. Geological Survey of New South Wales, Sydney, 576 pages.
Wandsworth ⓘ Georges Creek	Gilligan, L. B., Brownlow, J. W., Cameron, R. G., Henley, H. F. (1992) Metallogenic Study and Mineral Deposit Data Sheets: Dorrigo-Coffs Harbour 1:250 000 Metallogenic Map SH/56-10, SH/56-11. Geological Survey of New South Wales, Sydney. 509pp.
ⓘ Moredun Creek (Clerks Creek; Kellys Creek; Branch Moredun Creek)	Gilligan, L. B., Brownlow, J. W., Cameron, R. G., Henley, H. F. (1992) Metallogenic Study and Mineral Deposit Data Sheets: Dorrigo-Coffs Harbour 1:250 000 Metallogenic Map SH/56-10, SH/56-11. Geological Survey of New South Wales, Sydney. 509pp.
Yarrowyck ⓘ Gwydir River alluvial gold	Brown, R.E., Brownlow, J.W., Krynen, J.P. (1992) Metallogenic Study and Mineral Deposit Data Sheets, Manilla-Narrabri 1:250 000 Metallogenic Map SH/56-9, SH/55-12. Geological Survey of New South Wales, Sydney.
Hume Co. Corowa ⓘ Corowa Deep Lead Gold Mine	Wagga Wagga Mine Data Sheets, 1982
Inglis Co. Watsons Creek ⓘ Watsons Creek alluvial tin mine	Brown, R.E., Brownlow, J.W., Krynen, J.P. (1992) Metallogenic Study and Mineral Deposit Data Sheets, Manilla-Narrabri 1:250 000 Metallogenic Map SH/56-9, SH/55-12. Geological Survey of New South Wales, Sydney.
King Co. Crookwell ⓘ Kiamma Creek Mine	Felton E. Anne (1975) Mine Data Sheets to accompany Metallogenic Map, Goulburn 1:250000 Sheet. Published by the Department of Mines Geological Survey of New South Wales.
Murchison Co. Bingara ⓘ Eaglehawk Creek	Buchester K.J. (1972) A Treasury of Australian Gemstones: An Introduction to Gemhunting and Cutting. Ure Smith, Australia, 192p.
Nandewar Co. Narrabri ⓘ Alpha Diamond Mine	Brown, R.E., Brownlow, J.W., Krynen, J.P. (1992) Metallogenic Study and Mineral Deposit Data Sheets, Manilla-Narrabri 1:250 000 Metallogenic Map SH/56-9, SH/55-12. Geological Survey of New South Wales, Sydney.
Roxburgh Co. Capertee ⓘ Airlee Mountain Deep Lead	Sydney 1:500
Sandon Co. Armidale Gully ⓘ Unnamed deposit	Gilligan, L. B., Brownlow, J. W., Cameron, R. G., Henley, H. F. (1992) Metallogenic Study and Mineral Deposit Data Sheets: Dorrigo-Coffs Harbour 1:250 000 Metallogenic Map SH/56-10, SH/56-11. Geological Survey of New South Wales, Sydney. 509pp.
Gara Dam ⓘ Promise Mines	Gilligan, L. B., Brownlow, J. W., Cameron, R. G., Henley, H. F. (1992) Metallogenic Study and Mineral Deposit Data Sheets: Dorrigo-Coffs Harbour 1:250 000 Metallogenic Map SH/56-10, SH/56-11. Geological Survey of New South Wales, Sydney. 509pp.
Selwyn Co. Tumbarumba ⓘ Bald Hill Alluvials	Wagga Wagga Mine Data Sheets, 1982
ⓘ Tumbarumba Deep Lead (Tumbarumba Mine)	Wagga Wagga Mine Data Sheets, 1982
Wellington Co. Mudgee ⓘ Two Mile Flat	Sutherland, F.L., Coenraads, R.R., Schwarz, D., Raynor, L.R., Barron, B.J., Webb, G.B. (2003) Al-rich diopside in alluvial ruby and corundum-bearing xenoliths, Australian and SE Asian basalt fields. Mineralogical Magazine, 67(4), 717-732.
Westmoreland Co. ⓘ Black Springs	Jerry, pers comm
Northern Territory Central Desert Region ⓘ Harts Range (Harts Ranges; Hartz Range; Hartz Ranges)	[MinRec 11:271]
Ambalindum Station Spriggs Creek Bore (Spriggs Bore) ⓘ Inkamulla Sapphire Deposit	R Bottrill, Patrick Gundersen
ⓘ Queensland	gemexplorer.org (n.d.) http://gemexplorer.org/archives/queensland-sapphire
Central Highlands Region ⓘ Anakie	O'Neil, Paul (1983) Planet Earth - Gemstones. Time Life Books, Alexandria, VA. Mason, Anita (1976) The World of Rocks and Minerals. Larousse & Co., Inc., New York. Sankey, Major J.R. (1907) Queensland Gems. Proceedings of the Royal Society of Queensland, Volume XX, 61-82.
ⓘ Rubyvale Fossicking area	(n.d.) Collection, Natural History Museum Vienna.
ⓘ Sapphire Fossicking area	www.nrm.qld.gov.au/mines/fossicking/sapphire.html
ⓘ Scrub Lead Fossicking area	www.dme.qld.gov.au (n.d.) http://www.dme.qld.gov.au/zone_files/fossicking_pdf/sapphire_dfl_2007.pdf
ⓘ Hoy Volcanic Province	Stephenson, P. J. (1989). Northern Queensland. Intraplate Volcanism in Eastern Australia and New Zealand, 89-97. Stephenson, P. J., & PJ, S. (1976). SAPPHIRE AND ZIRCON IN SOME BASALTIC ROCKS FROM QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA. 25th International Geological Congress, Sydney, Australia, 2, 602-603. Veevers, J. J., Mollan, R. G., Olgers, F., & Kirkegaard, A. G. (1964). The geology of the Emerald 1: 250 000 Sheet area, Queensland. Report of Bureau of Mineral Resources. Geology and Geophysics, 68.
ⓘ Tomahawk Creek	Raffan, N. (2018) Tomahawk Creek – Central Queensland. Source Of Sapphires: Nearby Tertiary Volcanic Plugs And/OrUpper Devonian To Lower Carboniferous Conglomerates? in abstracts of the 22nd IMA Meeting Melbourne p 328
Etheridge Shire ⓘ Undara Volcanic National Park	www.corunduminium.com (n.d.) http://www.corunduminium.com/australia.html
Tablelands Region Kinrara National Park ⓘ Lava Plains	Sutherland,FL, Coenraads, R, Abduriyim, A and Meffre, S., 2013. Lava Plains, NE Queensland, gem mineral suite. Abstracts, 36th Annual Seminar, Mineralogical Societies of Australasia. Sydney. p. 21-23.
ⓘ Mount Gibson	On the topaz trail. P. O’Brien, Australian Gold Gem & Treasure, Vol. 12, No. 4, April 1997, pp. 26 –30.
South Australia Flinders Ranges North Flinders Ranges Arkaroola Region (Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary; Arkaroola Station) Mt Painter area ⓘ Corundum Mine	Coats R.P.et al.1971, Regional and Economic Geology of the Mt Painter province, Bull 43, Dep Mines South Aust. p387-388
Mt Lofty Ranges South Mt Lofty Ranges (Adelaide Hills) Williamstown ⓘ Gordon Reward Mine	Barossa SI5409 6628I Record of mines - Summary Card No:68
Tasmania Break O'Day municipality ⓘ Blue Tier district	Bottrill, R.S, Baker, W.E. (2008) A Catalogue of the Minerals of Tasmania. . Mineral Resources Tasmania Bulletin 73.
ⓘ Blue Tier tinfield	Bottrill, R.S, Baker, W.E. (2008) A Catalogue of the Minerals of Tasmania. . Mineral Resources Tasmania Bulletin 73.
Derwent Valley municipality ⓘ Adamsfield	Bottrill, R. S. (1996). Corundum and sapphire in Tasmania. Tasmanian Geological Survey, Record, 5. Bottrill & Baker, in prep.
Dorset municipality ⓘ Branxholm	Bottrill, Ralph S., Baker, William. E. (2008) A Catalogue of the Minerals of Tasmania. Geological Survey of Tasmania Bulletin 73, Mineral Resources Tasmania. 1-254
ⓘ Derby	Sorrell, Steve (n.d.) Personal communication.
Moorina ⓘ Frome River	R Bottrill collection
ⓘ Weld River	Bottrill, R.S, Baker, W.E. (2008) A Catalogue of the Minerals of Tasmania. . Mineral Resources Tasmania Bulletin 73.
ⓘ Pioneer tin field	Bottrill, Ralph S., Baker, William. E. (2008) A Catalogue of the Minerals of Tasmania. Geological Survey of Tasmania Bulletin 73, Mineral Resources Tasmania. 1-254
Glamorgan Spring Bay municipality ⓘ Coles Bay	Bottrill, Ralph S., Baker, William. E. (2008) A Catalogue of the Minerals of Tasmania. Geological Survey of Tasmania Bulletin 73, Mineral Resources Tasmania. 1-254
Waratah-Wynyard municipality ⓘ Boat Harbour	Anderson, C. (1905) Mineralogical Notes 2. Records of the Australian Museum pp83-97
ⓘ Sister's Creek	Sutherland, F.L., D.F. Hendry, B.J. Barron, W.L. Matthews and J.D. Hollis, 1996. An unusual Cenozoic Tasmanian basalt sequence near Boat Harbour, northwest Tasmania. Records of the Australian Museum, 48, 131-161. Bottrill, R.S., Mathews, W.L., 2006. Occurrences of gemstone minerals in Tasmania. Mineral Resources Tasmania
Victoria Cardinia Shire ⓘ Cardinia Creek	Birch, W. D. and Henry, D. A. (1997): Gem Minerals of Victoria
ⓘ Gembrook	Toby Billing, personally collected specimens.
ⓘ Pakenham	GHF Ulrich (1870) Contributions to the Mineralogy of Victoria
City of Greater Geelong Anakie ⓘ Brownes Road	Judy Rowe collection
East Gippsland Shire ⓘ Marlo-Mallacoota District
Mornington Peninsula Shire ⓘ Point Leo (Point Bobbanaring)	W D Birch and D A Henry, Gemstones in Victoria, 2013. ISBN 9781921833069
Northern Grampians Shire Carapooee ⓘ Alluvial gold mine	Birch, W. D. (2008): Gem corundum from the St Arnaud district, Western Victoria, Australia. Australian J. of Mineralogy 14, 73-78. W.D.Birch in Australian Journal of Earth Sciences (2007) 54 (609-628)
Pyrenees Shire Amphitheatre ⓘ Sedimentary Holdings alluvial gold operations
Rural City of Wangaratta Eldorado ⓘ Cocks Eldorado dredge
ⓘ Reedy Creek	Dunn, E.J.,(1913). Bulletins of the Geological Survey of Victoria No. 25. The Woolshed Valley, Beechworth. Department of Mines.
Western Australia Carnarvon Shire Williambury Station ⓘ Williambury Station sapphire	Fetherston, J.M., Stocklmayer, S.M., Stocklmayer, V.C. (2013) Gemstones of Western Australia. Geological Survey of Western Australia, Mineral Resources Bulletin 25, 306 pages, at p.178.
Cue Shire ⓘ Poona	Marshall, Dan, Peter J. Downes, Sarah Ellis, Robert Greene, Lara Loughrey, and Peter Jones. (2016) "Pressure–Temperature–Fluid Constraints for the Poona Emerald Deposits, Western Australia: Fluid Inclusion and Stable Isotope Studies" Minerals 6, no. 4: 130. https://doi.org/10.3390/min6040130
ⓘ Aga Khan Mine	Groat, L.A., Giuliani, G., Marshall, D.D., Turner, D. (2008) Emerald deposits and occurrences: A review. Ore Geology Reviews, 34 (1) 87-112 doi:10.1016/j.oregeorev.2007.09.003
ⓘ Ruby mine	Fetherston, J., Stocklmayer, S., Stocklmayer, V. (2013): Gemstones of WA, Geological Survey of WA

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