Ruby and Sapphire Mining at Barrington Tops, Australia

In addition to diamond mining in Copeton and Bingara fields (see the “Diamonds from Copeton…” entry above), Cluff Resources Pacific operates the ruby and sapphire deposits in Gloucester, in the Barrington Tops area of New South Wales. The Barrington Tops area is unusual in that significant quantities of metamorphic-type ruby/sapphire gems are also present.

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