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The Western Victorian Volcanic Plains (or Newer Volcanic Province) Part 1

On a recent trip through Western Victoria, the Hound spotted some magnificent colonial architecture in Sunbury (about 45 minutes NW of Melbourne) constructed of the local bluestone (basalt) which peaked his interest about where all this rock was coming from. There were many basalt quarries around Sunbury which supplied stone for local works and for many significant buildings in Melbourne. The local tourist guide has several walking and driving tours to take in the sights, one of which is the magnificent arched bridge over Jackson Ck which you see driving into town from Melbourne. Many of the basalt blocks in this bridge have vesicles within which quartz crystals have grown.

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Vesicles containing quartz in basalt.

In Part 2, The Hound heads west from Sunbury.

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Rocks and Landscapes series of books now available

We are very proud to be able to announce that we are now able to supply the complete Rocks and Landscapes series of books published by the Geological Society of Australia Queensland Division.  The series have recently been updated and these are the most recent editions.

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As a geology student the Rocks and Landscapes of the Sunshine Coast and Rocks and Landscapes of Brisbane and Ipswich were invaluable in helping me complete my assignments.

We will also have available the National Parks rocks and landscapes series which are useful and interesting for school trips, field excursions or camping holidays.

Look out for them in the shop very soon.  They’ve officially got the Angus Seal of Approval.

See you round the ridges,

Deb