The Discovery Of Opal

Up to the turn of the century
Czechoslovakia supplied the best
qualities.
Then the Australian deposits were discovered.
Famous deposits are in
New South Wales at Lighting Ridge
and White Cliffs;
in South Australia at Coober Pedy
and Andamooka;
in Queensland at Bulla Creek
and Burcoo River.
Further deposits are found in Brazil, Guatemala, Honduras, Japan & USA.

Opal is the birthstone for October

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