The famous 'Alma King' rhodochrosite specimen. The 'Alma King' specimen measures some 1m high and is covered with fine quartz, calcite and flourite crystals as well as the magnificent 'Alma King crystal' which is approx. 6" across. The specimen was mined at the ‘Sweet Home Mine). Photo taken at the Denver museum of natural history ( Colarado, USA).
This site was last updated in September 2024This site is managed on a voluntary basis. If you find any problems in using the site please contact us (e-mail preferred). If you do not get a reply or if the problem is not remedied within a few days it is probably because I am away interstate fossicking, at the A.F.G. seminar or bush walking etc. I will attend to any problems as soon as I can.
WARRNAMBOOL GEM CLUB ANNUAL GEM SHOW 2025.•Our club will be holding our next show on Saturday, 8th of March (10 a.m. - 5 p.m.) and Sunday, 9th of March (10 a.m. - 4 p.m.).•NEW VENUE: Wannon Function Centre at the Greyhound racing track (located in the Warrnambool Show Grounds, Koroit St., Warrnambool)•ADMISSION: $7/ Adult, Primary School Children Free, Secondary School Children $3, Maximum family fee $20.•For further information visit our Facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/pages/Warrnambool-Gem-Club/961489183891764
December 2023 Our club has been fortunate to receive support again this year from the Warrnambool City Council.We received a ‘Community Development Fund’ grant of $4596 from the Warrnambool City Council to enable the purchase of two new sanding/polishing units including Nova flexible diamond wheels. These are to be used by members who have difficulty standing up for long periods while cutting gemstones. They will be able to sit at these new units while cutting and polishing their gems and so continue with the hobby they love.
The famous 'Alma King' rhodochrosite specimen. The 'Alma King' specimen measures some 1m high and is covered with fine quartz, calcite and flourite crystals as well as the magnificent 'Alma King crystal' which is approx. 6" across. The specimen was mined at the ‘Sweet Home Mine). Photo taken at the Denver museum of natural history ( Colarado, USA).
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THE CLUB WORKSHOP IS OPEN EACH SATURDAY FROM 12 NOON TILL 4 P.M. (AND NORMALLY ON THE FIRST AND THIRD WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH, BUT WEDNESDAY WORKSHOPS ARE SUSPENDED TILL FURTHER NOTICE.On wednesdays, the workshop normally open from 11 a.m. till 2 p.m. )The club workshop is usually closed in early December and reopens late January or early February. That is to allow for workshop maintenance and preparation/running of the Annual gem show. Members will be informed of the reopening date.
WARRNAMBOOL GEM CLUB ANNUAL GEM SHOW 2025.•Our club will be holding our next show on Saturday, 8th of March (10 a.m. - 5 p.m.) and Sunday, 9th of March (10 a.m. - 4 p.m.).•NEW VENUE: Wannon Function Centre at the Greyhound racing track (located in the Warrnambool Show Grounds, Koroit St., Warrnambool)•ADMISSION: $7/ Adult, Primary School Children Free, Secondary School Children $3, Maximum family fee $20.•For further information visit our Facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/pages/Warrnambool-Gem-Club/961489183891764
December 2023 Our club has been fortunate to receive support again this year from the Warrnambool City Council.We received a ‘Community Development Fund’ grant of $4596 from the Warrnambool City Council to enable the purchase of two new sanding/polishing units including Nova flexible diamond wheels. These are to be used by members who have difficulty standing up for long periods while cutting gemstones. They will be able to sit at these new units while cutting and polishing their gems and so continue with the hobby they love.