What gemstones might I find on the Sapphire Gemfields?
Sapphires come in all shades of the rainbow, although they are typically a deep, royal blue. The Sapphire Gemfields are famous for rich, golden yellow and parti-coloured stones and are also home to the famous black star sapphires. Sapphires and rubies are made of corundum (aluminium oxide) – the second hardest gemstone after diamonds. The various colours in these corundum stones is caused by additional elements, such as chromium, iron, or titanium. Please note: Fossicking is a regulated activity in Queensland. A fossickers licence entitles entry and fossicking on any non-exempt land in Central Queensland. You can obtain a fossickers licence when you arrive, alternatively visit the Department of Mines and Energy website for a list of agents for fossickers licences in Queensland. For more information Visit the Central Highlands Visitor Information Centre, Emerald.
