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For many thousands of years the Aboriginal people had the vast Australian Outback desert to themselves. They survived in one of the worlds most barren lands by hunting and gathering plants. In 1915 all that changed when gold prospectors stumbled across opal pieces, leading to the discovery and development of one the worlds largest opal fields.
The opals were first discovered by a 14 year old boy who was prospecting with his father for gold. He found a few pieces of [...]

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The opal stands as a symbol of hope and purity and is a stone coveted for its fire. This beautiful gemstone is the October birthstone, a lustrous and radiant gem, with a constantly changing depth of fiery glow and colors that reflect the light. The opal has long since made the perfect gift.
To the ancient Greeks, the opal symbolized purity and hope, and to the ancient Romans a belief that the opal kept the wearer safe from danger and harm. [...]

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Have you ever wondered what it is like to find gold and opals? The excitement does not come solely from the value of the precious findings. It is also about seeing the rewards of your hard work. It is worth learning more about prospecting for gold and opals, so that you can find out why this can be a great hobby and even a profitable business.
Prospecting for gold and opals is fun above all. It is the perfect hobby [...]

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Before you grab your tools and get in the car, you have to have an idea where you may find gold. You cannot just go to a nearby creek and start panning the sand if you are serious about prospecting for gold. You have to start your adventure well in advance so that you know where exactly to look for this precious metal.
Do your research in advance. Gold is found literally everywhere in nature. However, you would not want [...]

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Despite the common misconception, opal is not a mineral but an amorphous form of silica. This is one of the main factors that will help you find opals. The main question is where to look for precious and semi-precious stones of this type. Use the following tips to find out.
The largest concentrations of opals in the world are in the Australian outback. However, you can readily find precious and semi-precious stones of this type in the South Western United [...]

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