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You can mine for opal in Australia. Opals are mined in three states of Australia.

South Australia

  • Coober Pedy
  • Andamooka
  • Mintabie
Queensland
  • Yowah (past Quilpie)
  • Winton
  • Opalton
New South Wales
  • Lightning Ridge
  • White Cliffs
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How much are opals?

The price of opals can vary widely depending on factors such as size, quality, and color. Prices can range from a few dollars for lower quality opals to several thousand dollars for high-quality, rare opals. It's best to research specific types of opals and shop around to find the best price.


Who made opals?

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


Where can you find opals?

Opals are typically found in Australia, with the country being the world's largest producer of opals. They are mined in various locations such as Lightning Ridge, Coober Pedy, and Andamooka. Opals can also be found in other countries like Ethiopia, Mexico, and Brazil.


What are food uses of opals?

Opals cannot be used as foods. They are hard, precious stones.


Where would you find the worlds best opals emeralds rubies and diamonds?

Cooper Peddy In South Australia


Do opals actually make you invisible?

Neither opals or any other gemstone will make you invisible.


Are opals black?

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


Are opals natively Australian?

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.


Why are opals amorphous?

Opals are amorphous because they lack a crystalline structure. Their formation involves the precipitation of silica spheres in a disordered arrangement, which gives opals their unique play-of-color appearance. This lack of a crystal lattice is what differentiates them from most other gemstones.


Can you melt an opal?

No, opals are a type of mineraloid composed of silica spheres. Opals are sensitive to heat and can crack or lose their play-of-color if exposed to high temperatures. It is not recommended to try melting opals.


Do opals shrink?

No they do not shrink.


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.