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Opals in Queensland are mined at Yowah, just outside of Quilpie in the far west of the state.

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Where can black opals be found in NSW?

Three different types of Opal are found in Australia:Fire Opals are mined in South Australia near Coober Pedy.Black Opals are mined in New South Wales near Lightning Ridge.Boulder Opals are mined in the western Queensland.


Who made opals?

Nobody MADE opals. They're mined out of the ground.


What gems are in Australia?

Opals are mined in Australia.


What gems and minerals are mined in Australia?

Minerals and gemstones mined in Australia include: Bauxite Coal Diamonds Salt Uranium Opals Sapphires


What precious stones are mined at Lightning Ridge in NSW?

Opals are mined at Lightning Ridge,


What was mined by Australian Aboriginals?

opals. a semiprecious stone.


Where can opals be found?

Nearly all opals come from the mines in Australia. Other countries where opals are mined include Mexico, Brazil and the United States. A few have been found in parts of Africa.


What gemstone is mined at cooper pedy and white cliffs and lightning ridge?

opals.


What is the rarest type of opal?

The black opal is the rarest of all opals. It is only found in Australia. About 97 percent of all opals in the world are mined in Australia.


Which mineral is mined at Coober Pedy?

Coober Pedy in outback South Australia is known for its opals.


Where do you find opals?

You can mine for opal in Australia. Opals are mined in three states of Australia.South AustraliaCoober PedyAndamookaMintabieQueensland Yowah (past Quilpie)WintonOpaltonNew South Wales Lightning RidgeWhite Cliffs


How do they get the birthstone opal to look nice?

Opals are quite rough when they are first mined. They are cut and polished and sometimes oiled to look nice. Doublet opals are often covered with another material such as glass which can add shine.