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This parcel of loose opal gemstones comes from the opal-mining region of Andamooka, contains three crystal opals with various styles of cut. The smallest opal is of medium cabochon and measures12mm x ...   |
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If you are searching for that special little opal, then take a good look at this little beauty. With large patterning of red visible from every angle possible you will fall in love with this opal the ... |
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Firstly let me say that the photographs of this opal do not give much credibility to what it has to offer. What you can't capture is the exquisite large patterns that adorn this little beauty in incre... |
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These photographs do not do this parcel of loose opal gemstones any justice. Although there is color to be seen, the brilliance and depth of the colors and patterns can only be admired when holding wi... |
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This dazzling stone measures 12.5mm x 9mm with a medium cabochon cut and comes from Andamooka. It is hard to accurately pick up the gem's alluring red color and flashes of gold from the photograph. Mi... |
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The photographs are a little harsh on the thinner white opal, not giving you a true show of what this opal is capable of. Red, orange and gold are not shy to make their presence felt, while subtle pla... |
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If you like green/blue opals then you are going to love this one. Small patterns of green/blue adorn the face of this crystal opal gemstone, with hints of gold and orange subtly making themselves know... |
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I am truly captivated by this exquisite opal gemstone; the freeform shape really amplifies the projection of colors that leap out at you from all angles viewed.The medium patterning is multi c... |
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I have to start off by saying that this piece is actually a lot more spectacular than its photo. It has a smooth oval shape with low cabochon cut and measures 23mm x 14.5mm. Mined at the famous 2 Mile... |
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When looking at this opal I am surprised to see it listed at such a low price; the size alone is quite impressive, but look closer and the sheer beauty of this opal gemstone will mesmerize you. |
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Across the face of these two stunning solid crystal opals, red and gold dance for you with little display of shyness. Other colors that come into play also are green orange and a subtle hint of purple... |
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This parcel of matrix opal gemstones comes from the mining region of Andamooka, an area well known for its mining of quality opal. Containing 7 opals of varying size and shape, this parcel is definite... |
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This crystal opal gemstone has large patterns of multi colors dancing from the very heart of this specimen. Please note the photographs don't accurately show the intensity this opal does display.<... |
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Andamooka Opal
The small township of Andamooka is situated 640kn north by road from Adelaide in South Australia. The last stretch of road is dirt and still becomes impassible to two-wheel-drive vehicles after heavy rains. Andamooka opal was first discovered in the 1930's in the way of floaters. Until 1972, Andamooka was a major producer of precious opal. Output often equaled and occasionally exceeded in value that of Coober Pedy.
Much of the precious opal in the Andamooka mining fields has been found quite shallow and thus the majority of opal mining is carried out with excavators and bulldozers via open cut. Underground mining also takes place in the search for beautiful Andamooka opal, but to a lesser extent.
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