Story: Gemstones

More links and websites

• Goodletite

  This page provides basic information on New Zealand goodletite.

• Rock and mineral clubs operating in New Zealand

  A list of links to all the rock and mineral clubs in New Zealand.

• New Zealand gemstones

  Jocelyn Thornton's illustrated handbook, long out of print, is now available on the web.

More suggestions and sources

• Beck, R. J., and M. Mason. Mana pounamu, New Zealand jade. 2nd ed. Auckland: Reed, 2002.
• Cooper, L., and R. Cooper. New Zealand gemstones. Wellington: A. H. & A. W. Reed, 1966.
• Fernandez, Natalie. The New Zealand rockhound. Auckland: Boughtwood, 1981.
• Thornton, Jocelyn. Gemstones. Auckland: Reed Methuen, 1985.