Andalusite (Var: Chiastolite)

Wiperaminga Hill, Boolcoomatta Reserve, Pastoral Unincorporated Area, South Australia, Australia

Bed of Andalusite Var. Chiastolite on the outskirts of the quarry area. For scale, the pick hammer is 40.5cm in length. Photographer Mark Willoughby.

© Mark Willoughby 2008

Beryl

Wiperaminga Hill, Boolcoomatta Reserve, Pastoral Unincorporated Area, South Australia, Australia

This lovely Beryl crystal still remains in the wall of the main open cut and is approx 23cm across, one can only wonder as to how long it may have been and how much is still in situ? Once mined for it's pegmatite minerals this quarry still has specimens abound, although it is no longer accessible as it is part of a nature reserve. ...

© Mark Willoughby 2008

Andalusite (Var: Chiastolite)

Wiperaminga Hill, Boolcoomatta Reserve, Pastoral Unincorporated Area, South Australia, Australia

Close up of Andalusite Var. Chiastolite on the outskirts of the quarry area. For scale, the coin in the picture is 28.5mm dia. Photographer Mark Willoughby.

© Mark Willoughby 2008

Schorl

Wiperaminga Hill, Boolcoomatta Reserve, Pastoral Unincorporated Area, South Australia, Australia

A reasonable (although not terminated) Schorl specimen from this remote location.

© Mark Willoughby

Andalusite (Var: Chiastolite)

Wiperaminga Hill, Boolcoomatta Reserve, Pastoral Unincorporated Area, South Australia, Australia

Bed of Andalusite Var. Chiastolite on the outskirts of the quarry area. For scale, the pick hammer is 40.5cm in length. Photographer Mark Willoughby.

© Mark Willoughby 2008

Beryl

Wiperaminga Hill, Boolcoomatta Reserve, Pastoral Unincorporated Area, South Australia, Australia

This lovely Beryl crystal still remains in the wall of the main open cut and is approx 23cm across, one can only wonder as to how long it may have been and how much is still in situ? Once mined for it's pegmatite minerals this quarry still has specimens abound, although it is no longer accessible as it is part of a nature reserve. ...

© Mark Willoughby 2008

Andalusite (Var: Chiastolite)

Wiperaminga Hill, Boolcoomatta Reserve, Pastoral Unincorporated Area, South Australia, Australia

Close up of Andalusite Var. Chiastolite on the outskirts of the quarry area. For scale, the coin in the picture is 28.5mm dia. Photographer Mark Willoughby.

© Mark Willoughby 2008

Schorl

Wiperaminga Hill, Boolcoomatta Reserve, Pastoral Unincorporated Area, South Australia, Australia

A reasonable (although not terminated) Schorl specimen from this remote location.

© Mark Willoughby