Lightning Ridge, Finch Co., New South Wales, Australia

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Black opal is mined at depths from 6 to 18 meters from weathered grayish clay stone called opal dirt beneath a layer of sandstone. It is found in rounded nodules or in seams. Mining techniques used are: underground and open-pit. - GIA, 2019

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Opal var: Black Opal var: Boulder Opal

Opal var: Fire Opal var: Harlequin Opal var: Honey Opal

Opal var: Precious Opal var: Water Opal var: Wood Opal

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Australia New South Wales Finch Co. Lightning Ridge Coocoran Opal Fields Grawin Opal Field