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Penguin Jasper

posted in Minerals on 11 April 2016 by TasProspector 6 Comments
A large cobble of Jasper from Penguin, Tasmania.

While jasper is a fairly common gemstone, the coast between the towns of Penguin and Ulverstone in north-western Tasmania is a particularly good place to find high-quality stones. There is even a dedicated Fossicking Area in Penguin, which is a great place to get started, and where you can still find some great quality material.

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