Victoria is often seen as the forgotten state when it comes to gem minerals. The history of gems in Victoria is inextricably linked to the discovery of gold in 1851. In 1854, George Milner Stephen publicised for the first time, the discovery of gems in Victoria. These included blue and white sapphires from Ballarat diggings and rubies, topaz and garnet from the River Ovens in northeast Victoria. In 1857, well-known German natural historian Ludwig Becker reported that these same gems could also be found where there was gold.
By:
Bill Birch, Dermot Henry Imprint: Museum of Victoria Country of Publication: Australia Dimensions:
Height: 250mm,
Width: 200mm,
ISBN:9781921833069 ISBN 10: 1921833068 Publication Date:01 October 2013 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
