...and one not so wierd...

crocoite · Post by **crocoite** » Fri Oct 06, 2006 5:51 am

The more recognisable form of opal, precious opal. But this one is not from one of the "standard" localities like Coober Pedy, Lightning Ridge, etc., but from one of the very few localities in the State of Victoria. And that's Glenrowan, a town made famous by the bushranger, Ned Kelly.

beetleman · Post by **beetleman** » Fri Oct 06, 2006 8:32 am

I love opal. I have a few pieces of bolder opal from Coober Pedy. I always wanted to live in one of those underground houses

Beautiful shots Steve...nice opal also

(send me some)

crocoite · Post by **crocoite** » Sat Oct 07, 2006 1:48 am

Thanks Doug

Send me your postal address off-line and I'll send you a couple of samples.

Wim van Egmond · Post by **Wim van Egmond** » Sat Oct 07, 2006 2:25 am

It is beautiful! I am not a collector of minerals but I do have some pieces of opal. I think of the minerals opal has the best taste for colors!

It is a pity we don't have much rocks in my country. It is mainly mud and a lot of water!

Wim

crocoite · Post by **crocoite** » Sat Oct 07, 2006 3:39 am

Hi Wim

There are a lot of mineral collectors in the Netherlands, but maybe they go to other places to collect.