Located approximately 1 km South-West of Wilsons Downfall.
Operated as shallow pits, shafts, open cut, dredging and sluicing from 1872 through to 1921.

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ⓘ Cassiterite

ⓘ Diamond

ⓘ Quartz

3 valid minerals.

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ⓘ Cassiterite

Formula: SnO₂

References:

Brown, R.E., Henley, H.F., Stroud, W.J. (2001) Mineral Occurrence Data Sheets, and Occurrence Lists, in Warwick-Tweed Heads 1:250 000 Sheet Area (New South Wales Portion). Vol 2. Exploration Data Package, Geological Survey of New South Wales.

ⓘ Diamond

Formula: C

Colour: yellow

Description: A single yellow diamond has been found here

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ⓘ Quartz

Formula: SiO₂

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List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification

Group 1 - Elements
ⓘ	Diamond	1.CB.10a	C
Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides
ⓘ	Quartz	4.DA.05	SiO₂
ⓘ	Cassiterite	4.DB.05	SnO₂

List of minerals for each chemical element

C	Carbon
C	ⓘ Diamond	C
O	Oxygen
O	ⓘ Cassiterite	SnO₂
O	ⓘ Quartz	SiO₂
Si	Silicon
Si	ⓘ Quartz	SiO₂
Sn	Tin
Sn	ⓘ Cassiterite	SnO₂

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Australia

Great Dividing RangeMountain Range
New England OrogenOrogen
- Woolomin ProvinceGeologic Province

Australian PlateTectonic Plate

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