Spain: A Geologist’s Disneyland (PART 2- Níjar)
Welcome to Part 2 of our series on Spain! Part 1, on the geology of Zumaia, will be tough to beat, but here goes… PART 2. NIJAR Níjar is a cute little town in southern Spain. Despite the … Continued
Beachcombing Crete (Greece)
Hi All, Just a quick one to show off the awesome lump of quartz rock crystal I found on Crete. This beauty comes straight from the water’s edge at Gerani. I was pretty surprised to tell you the truth. There was … Continued
Safety First!
This will without a doubt be the most under-read post on this blog. So let’s spice it up a bit… SEX! DRUGS! ROCK AND ROLL!!! Still nothing? Geez the youth of today… Despite what may seem an obvious conclusion, safety … Continued
Lampivaara Amethyst Mine, Finnish Lapland
You may have noticed by now that we like to travel. One of our favourite trips was back in 2011, during which we visited an amethyst mine in Finnish Lapland. The mine was about a 2 hour bus ride from … Continued
Mineral Permit Types and Fossicking Restrictions in Queensland
Many fossickers, particular first-timers, may not be aware that many prospective areas of the country are covered by varying types of formally registered permits. These are very different from the ‘fossicking licence’ you must obtain to fossick legally in Queensland. … Continued