Where is Opal found?

Common varieties of Opal are found all over the world and in many different localities and environments, perhaps this is why it is called common Opal. Precious opal is found in fewer locations worldwide. However the most important source of precious Opal is in Australia.

White Cliffs Opal (NSW)

Lightning Ridge (NSW)

Coober Pedy (SA)

Andamooka (SA)

Mintabie (SA)

Lambina (SA)

Boulder (QLD)

You can learn of the history behind opal in Australia here.

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