Matrix Opals
Matrix Opals Matrix Opals are Unique Gems go here to opalmine shop Matrix opals are a type of boulder opal and are found as part of a host rock, called Boulder ironstone. They contain opal randomly distributed through the rock. The boulder ironstone with the precious opal inclusions are cut as one piece, giving an […]
Crystal Opals
Crystal Opals Crystal Opals – A Rainbow Trapped in Stone – opalmine shop here Crystal opals are transparent to translucent opals of very high purity and when opaque (non-see-through) can also be known as milk opals or white opals. Like all opals, they are a hydrated silica. Please go to the opal encyclopedia on this […]
Opal Pendants
Opal Pendants Opal Pendants: The opals used in our pendants are genuine Australian stones that will not fade or lose color Opal Pendants as popular as opal rings Opal pendants are a great choice if you are looking for jewelry that suits all styles of clothing and adds a little pizzazz. Opals are beautiful stones that […]
Opal Miner’s Huts
Opal Miner’s Huts Opal Miner’s Huts in the Australian Outback. Aerial photos show how much of the Outback looks. It grows more barren as you go west. Most of the modern day opal mines are located in similar areas to the old mines and the remnants of these old holes still remain. It’s difficult to comprehend […]
Opal Fields in Australia
Opal Fields in Australia Opal Fields in Australia Map Visit Opalmine Shop here Where are the opal mines? Go Underground here It is said that over 95% of the worlds opal comes from Australia. Most of the Opal Fields in Australia are located in three states: Boulder Opal Queensland. Boulder opal is mined in a large […]
Opal Picture Guide
Opal Picture guide Opal Picture Guide: This guide will help identify the different types and show how to recognize them. We first start with Lightning Ridge Black Opal. Visit the opalmine shop here Black Opal, when found with a natural black or dark background, is called ‘black opal’. This background can range from pitch black to […]
Opal Types
Opal Types Opal Types: When buying diamonds, sapphires or rubies, you have either a real one or a synthetic. But with opal you can buy an expensive solid stone, or you can buy a triplet or a doublet. Doublets and triplets are far more affordable than solid opals–and they are still real opal. So its […]