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.
It is unlikely that anyone in the world will know since opals have been used for many, many, many years as jewelry and such. I don't know where the oldest opal has been found but some simple research should clear up some misconceptions. DIMC
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Opals are very delicate. You have to be very careful when wearing them that you don't bang them against hard surfaces or they can chip or break. They also need to be hydrated and will dry out and get dull if not worn often. Never clean them with regular jewelry cleaning solutions use only watered down toothpaste and a soft toothbrush.
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No. When opals were first found in Australia, they were not thought to be opals because they were a milky white in appearance. Opals found elsewhere in the world were mostly black.
Opals are mined at Lightning Ridge,
Some opals are known as black opals, this is when they have a mainly black colour. In general a black opal is very dark blue and has flecks of other colours within
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.
Black opals can be found in Lightning Ridge, New South Wales, which is one of the most famous opal mining areas in Australia. Lightning Ridge is known for producing high-quality black opals, prized for their vibrant play of colors against a dark background.
Yes. Coober Pedy is still a major producer of opals.
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Opals are typically found within 30 meters (about 100 feet) underground. They form in cavities and fissures in sedimentary rocks, such as sandstone and limonite. Due to their formation process, opals are usually found in shallow depths compared to other gemstones.
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