Andamooka opal fields, Andamooka Station, Pastoral Unincorporated Area, South Australia, Australia

White opals are mined down to an ancient sea bed at depths 3-10 meters. Both underground and open-pit mining methods are used.

High quality white opal, fossilzed and opalized shells and bones are commonly found. - GIA, 2019

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