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2. Koroit opal field - Wikipedia

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   The Koroit opal field is known for the very distinctive type of boulder opal that is found in its mines. In Queensland boulder opal is found within a 300 km wide belt of sedimentary rocks in the Winton Formation. Here opal is found as a kernel in small concretions. [1] The Koroit Opal field was discovered in 1897 by Lawrence Rostron.

3. Yowah nut - Wikipedia

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   The Yowah opal field in the Shire of Paroo. The Yowah nut is a type of precious opal, found within the Yowah opal fields situated in Yowah, Shire of Paroo, South West Queensland, Australia since the latter part of the 19th century. [1] These opals are known for their distinctive nut-like shape, opalescent patterns, and vibrant colours.

4. Outback Opal Hunters - Wikipedia

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   Outback Opal Hunters is an Australian factual television show which follows opal miners across various sites in the Australian states of New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia. The series is produced by Prospero Productions and began on the Discovery Channel on 8 February 2018. The series has been a ratings success ...

5. Opal - Wikipedia

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   Jewelry applications of precious opal can be somewhat limited by opal's sensitivity to heat due primarily to its relatively high water content and predisposition to scratching. [12] Combined with modern techniques of polishing, a doublet opal can produce a similar effect to Natural black or boulder opal at a fraction of the price.

6. Eulo, Queensland - Wikipedia

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   Eulo (/ juː l oʊ / YOU-low) is an outback town and locality in the Shire of Paroo, Queensland, Australia. [ 3 ] [ 4 ] It is known for its opal mining. In the 2021 census , the locality of Eulo had a population of 94 people.

7. William Henry Ogilvie - Wikipedia

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   From the Gulf, of a drover and horse moving stock along the route from northern Queensland; Queensland opal, of the state's unique boulder opal; Dogs. A champion runs; Kelpies; Old Kep (Australian kelpie) Tweed (Australian kelpie barb) Droving "From the Gulf" (1895) Horses. How the Fire Queen crossed the swamp "How We Won the Ribbon" (1898 ...