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Opal from Queensland, Australia

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Beautiful specimen of precious opal ("boulder opal") in ironstone matrix from the Quilpie Opal fields of Australia. The opal has a blue glow and is primarily blue/green with slight pink play of color ("POC"). This is a thin seam of precious opal in matrix and the surface of the opal has been polished. Weighs 1.5 pounds. 4 inches x 3 inches. ex Christopher Wentzell collection.

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SpeciesOpal
Added on04/24/2026
LocalityAustralia, Queensland
Current owner
Unknown Owner
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DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Christopher WentzellNot disclosed

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amorphous silica with water and a spectacular play-of-color; black, boulder, and fire opal varieties capture brightness, color, and collecting appeal.
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Opal from Queensland
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A collector's guide to Queensland, Australia: its geology, mining history and notable minerals, illustrated with the 143 specimens documented from this locality on EarthWonders.