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TLMA: the
Tasmanian Lapidary and Mineral Association
(The umbrella organisation for most lapidary and mineral
collecting clubs in Tasmania).
This site contains vital information for anyone wishing to collect
Tasmanian gems and minerals, and some useful links.
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Affiliated
Clubs (link to list)
TLMA Contact
details:
Neil Newman (Pres.)
PO Box 758, Burnie, TASMANIA 7320
AUSTRALIA
Email: nnewman@internode.on.net
ph: 03 6427 0492
Upcoming Events in Tasmania
Zeehan Gem and
Mineral Show: 5 - 7th November,
2010
Gem and Mineral
Exhibition - Hobart, 19th-20th March 2011
The Latrobe
Gem & Mineral Fair - 26-27th March
2011
Recent TLMA-sponsored events
Joint Australasian Mineralogical
Symposium (Zeehan, Nov. 2008)
Gemboree
2010, Devonport (2nd – 5th April 2010)
Do you know any more Tasmanian gem, mineral or fossil-related
shows or events?
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Please
contact Ralph Bottrill
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Email: rsbottrill@internode.on.net
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Ph: 03 6233
8359
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Yellow
cerussite,
Dundas Extended mine
Other Useful Links & Publications
Areas set aside for gem and mineral collecting: no licences needed
Fossicking
regulations in Tasmania
Licences are required for collecting anywhere outside of the
designated fossicking areas.
To order, contact rbottrill@mrt.tas.gov.au
Catalogue
of Minerals of Tasmania
To order, contact rbottrill@mrt.tas.gov.au
Alluvial
gold Book
To
order, contact rbottrill@mrt.tas.gov.au
Safety for gem and
mineral collectors
Code of Practice for mineral collectors
Crocoite.com
(Steve Sorrell)
ANZ Mineral Collector
Magazine
Australian Journal of
Mineralogy
Gem
and Mineral shops and dealers in Tasmania
Other clubs and societies in Tasmania: http://www.onlytasmania.com.au
Webmaster: Ralph Bottrill
Email: rsbottrill@internode.on.net
(c)2009 Tasmanian Lapidary & Mineral Association