Pilbara Jade

Submitted: Sunday, Jan 30, 2011 at 21:14

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The Pilbara encompasses the remote & breathtaking coastal strip from Port Hedland to Onslow. Easily accessible to the inland gorges of Millstream-Chichester NP, Tom Price mining and Newman.

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Is there anybody out there that knows where to find large lumps of jade in the Pilbara area. My wife is looking to use jade for a sculpture exhibition. Pieces the size of a football would be best. Any ideas? Eric

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Reply By: jezza68 - Sunday, Jan 30, 2011 at 23:53

Sunday, Jan 30, 2011 at 23:53

Hi Eric,

There is a Jade mine approx 10km South east of Roebourne.
There has been a bit of rain lately so access would be a problem.
I don't know if "Stonerage" located in the Roebourne-Samson Rd is still operating. The owners were a good source of knowledge.

I did not see any large pieces when I was there @ 12 years ago just slivers lying around.

Tamery

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Follow Up By: Motherhen - Monday, Jan 31, 2011 at 00:09

Monday, Jan 31, 2011 at 00:09

I think the stone shop has shut down.

Mh

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Reply By: Peter_n_Margaret - Monday, Jan 31, 2011 at 18:39

Monday, Jan 31, 2011 at 18:39

Marble Bar.
The "Bar" is a massive reef of Jade as I recall
Don't think you can just steal it though.....

There are other large deposits on Yorks Peninsula, SA, from memory.

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Peter
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