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Opales Exciting Places in Australia and the World
Explore fascinating sites where opals, precious stones with a thousand reflections, are extracted from the depths of the earth. Discover their beauty and unique history.
About Extraction Sites
Australia is known for its rich fields of opals, including Coober Pedy, Lightning Ridge and Andamooka. These iconic places are known for producing opals with vibrant colours and unique patterns. Across the world, other notable sites include Mexico, Ethiopia and Brazil, each offering distinct varieties of this precious stone. Our mission is to make you discover the diversity and splendour of these extraction sites, while preserving their natural and cultural heritage.
Visual Collection of Extraction Sites
Image Gallery of Opals and Places of Extraction
Characteristics of Opals
Australian opals
Australian opals are renowned for their vibrant colours and outstanding quality, mainly from Lightning Ridge and Coober Pedy.
Ethiopian opals
Ethiopia's opals are distinguished by their spectacular color play and unique structure, often found in the Wollo area.
Mexican opals
Mexican fire opals are famous for their ardent hues and transparency, extracted mainly from Querétaro.
Evidence
« Lightning Ridge's opals are a national treasure. Their brightness and colour diversity are incomparable. »
Dr. Pierre Lemoine
Expert Gemologist
« Working in the mines in Ethiopia is a unique experience. The opals we discover here are breathtaking beauty. »
Alem Tesfaye
Minor of Opales
« Mexican opals captivate by their inner fire. They are a true jewel of nature. »
Maria Gonzalez
Specialist in Gemmology
Blog Articles
European Minerals Fair 2026 in Lunéville in Meurthe-et-Moselle (54)
Visual credit: Official poster of the 8th European Minerals Exhibition in Lunéville, Salle Le Reservoir, 25 and 26 July 2026. Reproduction authorized with the kind agreement of the organiser.The European Mining Fair of Lunéville 2026 returns for its 8th edition...
Koroit opal: origin, patterns, prices and purchasing advice
Koroit opal is one of the most recognizable Australian baker opals. It comes from Queensland, Australia, and is distinguished by its very graphic natural motifs. This stone combines precious opal with a brown rock called ironstone. Thanks to...
Mineral Exchange in Millau 2026: dates, place and useful information
Poster of the Mineral Exchange in Millau 2026. Poster credit: Kristalia Mineral Expos. Poster used with the permission of the organizer. Thanks to Kristalia Mineral Expos for her deal. The Mineral Exchange in Millau 2026 will take place on 17, 18 and 19 July...
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