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The Wonders of Garnet From Broken Hill, NSW, Australia.
Last week this epic Garnet specimen took up residence inside the Crystal World Exhibition Centre. In October 2023, this garnet was mined by our staff in Broken Hill, originally weighing in at about 2 tonne, it’s an absolute wonder. For this particular mining venture our team was joined by Rod Manning and JC and will be featured on Opal Hunters: Red Dirt Road Trip. We personally can’t wait until it airs in Australia ! Now let's jump in and explore the wonders of Garnet From Broken Hill, Australia. Shop All Garnet Products Geological Setting and Composition Garnet, a...
Rhodochrosite: The Rose of the Mineral Kingdom
In the vast and colorful world of minerals, rhodochrosite stands out with its warm, rosy hues that capture the essence of love and compassion. This stunning mineral, with its rich pink to red color palette, is not only a feast for the eyes but also a stone that resonates deeply with the heart. A Mineral of Many Hues Rhodochrosite is a manganese carbonate mineral known for its beautiful shades of pink, red, and sometimes even yellowish-grey. Its unique coloration is due to the presence of manganese within its structure, which can vary, leading to different intensities of its characteristic hue. This...
Peanut Wood - A Journey from Tree to Gemstone
Peanut Wood 70 million year old silicified peanut wood each with their own individual markings in varying shades of brown formed right here in Australia. We have these beautiful slabs cut and polished onsite by our staff right here at Crystal World. A Journey from Tree to Gemstone Peanut wood is a fascinating and unique type of petrified wood that tells a story millions of years in the making. Originating from the Kennedy Ranges of Western Australia, this fossilised wood is not only a beautiful natural specimen but also a window into Earth’s ancient past. The Origins of Peanut Wood...
Crystal World Exhibition Centre Visitor Hours
Did you know Crystal World Exhibition Centre is more than just a shop? In addition to having some of the worlds rarest gem stones, crystals, meteorites and fossils on site, Crystal World is also home to Rosie the Shark and a Dinosaur Garden filled with life size dinosaurs. Crystal World provides exciting exhibits for educational experiences and all specimens are personally prepared by the team at Crystal World. They are available to purchase from the gift shop and can be found in numerous private collections, shops and museums worldwide. Located in Devon Meadows, approximately 1 hour from Melbourne, Crystal World...
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