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These two crystal opals are a great size at a very affordable price. The smaller opal is 10.5 x 9mm and is red with green. It is faultless but does have a small visible inclusion. The larger opal is 1...   |
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This oval is green with some orange and is 16 x 12mm. The Teardrop is red with just a little green and is 13 x 11mm. Minor inclusions are present in both these opals but they will not remain visible o... |
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This gorgeous trio was mined in the Mintabie region, and as you can see the smaller oval and the teardrop are a great match. The drop is 9.5 x 7 x 3.5mm in size while the smaller oval measures 9 x 6.5... |
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These two solid opals are absolutely stunning, with so much color and play that cannot be seen in the photographs, you have to see them in person to be able to really appreciate their beauty. The smal... |
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The photographs don't give enough credibility to this little opal gemstone. There is actually a very beautiful rolling flash that changes color from the moment you tilt the piece. The colors of the ra... |
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This parcel of solid crystal Australian opals is a delight to look at. Comprising of four well-matched opal gemstones that range in size from the largest at 10 x 7 x 3.5mm and the smallest measures 6 ... |
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If you have a preference for your opals to be set in a claw type of setting, then let me show you a gorgeous crystal solid opal gemstone. This opal has fantastic color and pattern across the entire fa... |
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Truly a perfect specimen to be set as a pendant. This solid oval opal from Mintabie is faultless with very minor inclusions, which will not be visible when set. With large patterns of red, this opal a... |
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I fell in love with this pair the moment I first saw the two red opal gemstones. They are a great matching pair, even though a couple of the photos don't really give that impression. Have a look at th... |
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These 10 opals ranging in size from 9.5 x 5mm to 15 x 10mm are great value for money. Some are predominantly red and others are green. All have inclusions but with just a little work will look great a... |
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These are three delightful oval shaped dark crystal opals. The photograph brilliantly showcases the complementary colors of the stones, with a predominant theme of blue. The clearer stone has minor ... |
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These two solid crystal opal gemstones are from the mining region of Mintabie, which is renowned for its production of quality opals. Both pieces are oval in shape and have a medium cabochon style of ... |
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As shown in the photographs, these two just belong together. Whether set in a 'his and hers' ring set or maybe as a ring and pendant combination, you decide. They are described as red and indeed they ... |
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A beautiful Mintabie crystal opal. Red and many other colors appear in large patterns across this lovely opal. This opal is faultless with minor inclusions that will not be seen once set. Perfect for ... |
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Here is yet another parcel of quality loose opal gemstones that represents exceptional value for money. Containing five opals of differing shapes, three of which are oval with one triangular and one f... |
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Mintabie Opal
In contrast to the other opal mining fields found in South Australia, the Mintabie opal area is thickly vegetated with mulga and mallee trees. Large bulldozers are used for the majority of the opal mining in these areas, as the opal bearing levels below can often be as hard as concrete. The ground is often drilled and blasted and then the bulldozers move in.
Checkers walk behind these giant machines looking at the upturned sandstone that may contain the precious opals. The sandstone is sawn to remove the opal from within it. Often a small amount of the very hard, almost white sandstone is left on the back of Mintabie solid opals to identify they did indeed come from the Mintabie opal mining fields.
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