Aussie Lapidary Forum
Fossicking and Rockhounding => Trip Talk => Topic started by: MALACHI on March 31, 2015, 09:05:49 AM
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I'm planning to make a scouting trip to the Edi Turquoise Mine in Victoria sometime after Easter. I have been reading about this place in a Victorian fossicking guide book at my club and I've seen some samples found from this location. Before I go stumbling around up there, I would appreciate some feedback from anyone that has been there. I particularly would like to know if this place is accessible to the public or is it on private land and what is the terrain like for trekking on for a mix of different age groups from my club. ???
Malachi beers :)
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Malachi, I went there many years ago and it was public land, but I don't recall exactly where I fossicked around. But we used GEMSTONES OF VICTORIA by Derrick Stone as our guide. This is an old book.
I remember having to dig down about 2 feet around the boulders of slate to find the turquoise seams.
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Thanks for the feedback Lapis, at least now I know some digging will be required and its public land. I've managed to do some online research and discovered the location of six mine sites in the Black Ranges near Cheshunt and two sets of coordinates for at least two of the mines. I will be looking forward to seeing what I can find after my return from Horsham. Just hoping that at least one of the six sites is suitable for a club visit.
Malachi beers
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Hi MALACHI,
Did you ever get to the turquoise fields at Edi - Cheshunt? if you did, how was the access and what did you find? I'm thinking of heading that way for a look.
Cheers
Phil.
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Hi Oldmate and welcome to the forum. Sorry to say I haven't been in there properly, I tried to drop by there after a stay at Eldorado and unfortunately the weather had turned really bad so just I continued past Edi/Cheshunt straight for home. Sadly I haven't had the chance to try again. I recall that a clubs from south Gippsland went there. Perhaps there might be a member on this forum who might be able to help or send you a pm.
Cheers
Malachi ;)
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ive been there seveal times recently with my step daughter, we found several of the old mines a nd we collected some nice pieces of turquoise in slate.it easy to get to once how and you dont need a four wheel drive an ordinary sedan will do it.perhaps i could help to organize a field trip later on. on a different note can any one tell me how to get to the quartz fossicking in creeks at stathbogie.thanks.
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Hi Swirly. On your question of quartz and Strathbogie. If you're a member of a gem club and perhaps also a member who prescribes to the VGCA Pointer magazine. You will see organised fieldtrips during the year. There was one listed for Strathbogie last weekend; though this was changed to Whroo and Lake Cooper Quarry. I did attend this and by chance I was told by George Faderson that there was going to be a trip reorganised for Strathbogie sometime in October. Details for George from Goulburn Valley Gem, Mineral & Craft Group can be found in "Pointer".
Cheers
Malachi ;)
PS I like your suggestion of an Alf group get together at Edi. Will watch out for it if you do. :)
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yes i will organize a field for the near future to the turquoise mine.ill keep every one in formed of date and time etc.
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Let me know if you do Swirly, I'd definitely be interested in a trip there.
Philip
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Is there any pictures of the turquoise from this mine or others?
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We're in if there is a field trip for Edi. beers
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most likely early next month ill keep informend via the forum.
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Any pictures?
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ill get my step daughter to post some.
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Hi Steveo. Tried to do an online search for pics of Turquoise from there Edi/Cheshunt. Only found two pics on the "Mindat" site and to me these were (botryoidal ) not examples of what I've typically seen. The examples I've seen, was where the Turquoise was in nice thin blue layers amidst the dark slate. Hopefully Swirly will be able to post some typical examples . :)
Cheers beers
Malachi
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Thanks Malach, I just put up a picture in gallery of fore that I'm working on. Wife picked up about 12 pieces I'm going to play with. Not sure the mines they came from but sure from US. Just like to see what yours look like, may want to get a couple. ;D
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for those people who are interested in a field trip to the field trip to find turquoise,meet at moyhu pub at 10 am;on saturday the 21-10 -17.we will deposit. leave from there for the turquoise deposit.bring a shovel and pick and food and drink. all welcome.
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sorry about the slightley messed up post some body kept on talking,but you should get my meaning .
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Hi Swirly, just confirming that myself and Dwizard will be attending and will be meeting you at the Moyhu pub at time and date mentioned in your post. Let hope the weather is kind to us!
Cheers. beers
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Is the weather down thete still nrass monkey weather?
My parents are travelling the ocean rd drom WA and havent got out of their woolies. The night before last it was 5 degrees in their van.
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Hi Swirly and Malachi
I will do my best to be there :) I'll let you know closer to the time if I can definitely make it.
Thanks
Philip
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If weather is kind we will be there.
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I hope the weather is kind. It is a bit far for me to travel from Brisvegas, although temperatures down your way are a bit more appealing than the 30 degree 98% humidity yesterday.
beers
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due to health im going to have to cancel the field trip to the turquoise mines this coming saturday the 21 st,sorry about that.thanks richard c brew.
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Sorry to read of your ill health Swirly. I hope you recover soon! Not a worry with me, thanks for trying to organize the fossicking trip, perhaps another time when your much better, I'll watch out incase you do. :) ;)
Cheers beers
Malachi
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Sorry to hear that Swirly, I hope you feel better soon! I'll hopefully catch you for the next one :)
Malachi - PM sent
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Ill health is a bit of a bitch isn't it. Another time swirly, just get better. Pegatha beers
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thanks all ive got a case of the flu at the moment,in youre sixtys it takes a while to get over it.ill re schedule the trip as soon as i can. thanks every one for youre patience.
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Hi guys, new to the forum. Did any of you manage to head out that way? We are thinking of taking a look at Easter. I am aware there are 8 sites, but am unable to find exact locations on a map and any advice on the best sites to visit would be greatly appreciated
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Turquoise can still be found there but some sites have been well picked over. The best site was literally blown up about 25 years ago and little remains. Of the 8 known sites, 2 are on private property, one is blown up, and 5 are on public land. Also turquoise found at Greta South but this is private land and the landowner won't give access. Might be worth a look in the forest outside the property boundary though. Just check first because I am fairly sure the land is all under an Exploration Licence at the present time.