@@RoysRocks I actually had no idea there were so many types. I have some Tasmanian opalized fossil wood, no colour but stunning, it’s about the size of a cricket ball. Love seeing what you come up with
I like opal from everywhere. We get some cool agate&opal mixed, seam and geodes here in Montana. Even the white earth agate that glows vibrant green in uv.
It is great material. I want to get more of it as it makes great ocean/beach picture stones. I always stress about pronouncing things correctly. I think its a result from learning so many languages.
One of my faves along with the jasper that comes from the same area, I believe the mines are privately owned but you can find decent slabs on occasion (gem shows in the USA are a good bet) to cab your own. The more pictorial pieces fetch more $ than the ones here.
there is a few spots just south into nevada that i know that you can find it ,but my spots are top secret you should see my common opal supply ive got more colors then you could imagine .
Do you know of any opal spots in Washington or Oregon regular new rock hounders can start with? My oldest son is autistic and he usually helps me get around with my limited mobility. He always finds the good stuff too! Any tips would be appreciated.ty
If you come to Oregon and wanna go on an opal hunt to different places, hit me up! I know places from common like this in central/eastern Oregon, Fire Opal in Southern Oregon, precious opal in Idaho and Northwestern Nevada
The one on the right looks like a scene of a snowstorm with the night sky in the background. So cool
Oh yeah i see it. I haven't seen a snowstorm since childhood so I always see a beach.
Blueberries in milk
I love in the states and had never even heard of it...but you learn something new every day... thanks brother
Haha. I know the feeling, even here in Australia there are some random opals out there that get little to no attention.
I like it Roy, almost picture stone. We are slowly working our way around the world, good Geography lessons 😄
Soo much opal it'll take me years to cover them all but hopefully people discover new opals from it. I know I have.
@@RoysRocks I actually had no idea there were so many types. I have some Tasmanian opalized fossil wood, no colour but stunning, it’s about the size of a cricket ball. Love seeing what you come up with
@@jeffholmes1362 cricket ball is a decent size.
Can’t wait to watch you work on some Spencer Opal !
Just gotta get my hands on a few good chunks. Great looking material.
I like opal from everywhere. We get some cool agate&opal mixed, seam and geodes here in Montana. Even the white earth agate that glows vibrant green in uv.
Im like you. Sure Aussie opal is probably the coolest and best for setting in jewelry but all these other varieties still intrigue me.
Lovely looking stuff.
Kinda look like you profile pic. Many remind me of a beach.
I have a couple of pieces in my stash of cabochons. Very pretty.
I'm sure they could make for some very cool wire wraps.
Owyhee opal is one of my favorites. Thank you. You DID pronounce it correctly.
It is great material. I want to get more of it as it makes great ocean/beach picture stones.
I always stress about pronouncing things correctly. I think its a result from learning so many languages.
One of my faves along with the jasper that comes from the same area, I believe the mines are privately owned but you can find decent slabs on occasion (gem shows in the USA are a good bet) to cab your own. The more pictorial pieces fetch more $ than the ones here.
Well ill be continuing my collection and on the lookout for any interesting pieces. 👀
Looks like picture stone, should be displayed horizontal..
Yeah i think I would have cut the material in the other direction to.
Ohhh its expensive to mine. Day mining is a few hundred in Nevada last time I checked.
Oh wow. No one I talked to mentioned that. I'm still keen to fill up a suitcase one day in the future.
there is a few spots just south into nevada that i know that you can find it ,but my spots are top secret you should see my common opal supply ive got more colors then you could imagine .
Top secret... sounds promising. Meet up in a few decades? 😁🤞
@@RoysRocks you make it over I'll take you
@@dennisbarker5986 Sounds like a plan! ✈
Do you know of any opal spots in Washington or Oregon regular new rock hounders can start with? My oldest son is autistic and he usually helps me get around with my limited mobility. He always finds the good stuff too!
Any tips would be appreciated.ty
Try Spencer opal!
Yeah I will get there. Much more like Coober Pedy that stuff. Some bright pieces from that neck of the woods.
If you come to Oregon and wanna go on an opal hunt to different places, hit me up! I know places from common like this in central/eastern Oregon, Fire Opal in Southern Oregon, precious opal in Idaho and Northwestern Nevada
If i were to go to the usa again Oregon would be the #1 choice. I've only been around California and was not a fan.
Hey Thomas, I’m from Idaho and would love to chat about your Opal locations. New to collecting to trying to find some good ground!
Is it really lightweight? I just bought one off eBay and it's pretty light. Doesn't feel like a stone.
Yeah they are fairly light compared to some other opal now that I think about it.
Dans your man Roy B.C ❤💙
Who is Dan?
Your pronunciation is correct, Roy but peculiarly, it was an Anglicanised spelling for Hawai'i. Hawai'i was originally named 'The Sandwich Islands' .
Oh I like the sound of "the sandwich islands". Learn something everyday! Thanks. 👍
Congrats on saying oregon and owyhee correctly!!!
Haha was a pretty good guess.
Yes, you are correct, it is pronounced Oh-why-ee.
Thanks for the confirmation. It is a nice stone. I need to get more of it to work on.
Port Adelaide opal
Haha I thought about making a joke like that then though it would be an obscure reference to the internationals 🤣
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USA represent! 🇺🇸