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The Olympic Australis Opal is believed to be the largest gem opal ever found. Found in 1956 at the "Eight Mile" opal field in Coober Pedy, South Australia, it was found at a depth of 30 feet and so named because the Olympic Games were being held in Melbourne at the time. The Olympic Australis consists of 99% gem opal, with the remainder of 1% being the soil still attached to the stone. It weighs 17,000 carats (3450 grams) and is 280 mm long (11 inches) by 120 mm, by 115 mm. It was valued at AUD$2,500,000 in 2005.
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How big is the biggest opal?
The Olympic Australis Opal is believed to be the largest gem opal ever found, and it was found at Coober Pedy.Found in 1956 at the "Eight Mile" opal field in Coober Pedy, South Australia, the Olympic Australis Opal was found at a depth of 30 feet and so named because the Olympic Games were being held in Melbourne at the time.The Olympic Australis consists of 99% gem opal, with the remainder of 1% being the soil still attached to the stone. It weighs 17,000 carats (3450 grams) and is 280 mm long (11 inches) by 120 mm, by 115 mm. It was valued at AUD$2,500,000 in 2005.
Where was the largest ever dinosaur bone found?
the the largest bone was found Aiaustrailla.
What is boulder opal?
Boulder opal is distinct from black opal in the following ways: * Boulder opal is usually mined in open-cut operations while black opal is mined in shafts. * Boulder opal is found in ironstone boulders, while black opal is found in seams.
What is the luster of opal?
Opal's luster can be found anywhere on a range from dull to vitreous.
How big is was the largest single snowflake ever found?
38cm (15 inchs)
How much did the largest opal weigh?
The Olympic Australis Opal is believed to be the largest gem opal ever found. The Olympic Australis weighs 17,000 carats (3450 grams) and is 280 mm long (11 inches) by 120 mm, by 115 mm. It was valued at AUD$2,500,000 in 2005.
How big is the biggest opal?
The Olympic Australis Opal is believed to be the largest gem opal ever found, and it was found at Coober Pedy.Found in 1956 at the "Eight Mile" opal field in Coober Pedy, South Australia, the Olympic Australis Opal was found at a depth of 30 feet and so named because the Olympic Games were being held in Melbourne at the time.The Olympic Australis consists of 99% gem opal, with the remainder of 1% being the soil still attached to the stone. It weighs 17,000 carats (3450 grams) and is 280 mm long (11 inches) by 120 mm, by 115 mm. It was valued at AUD$2,500,000 in 2005.
What is the most expensive opal ever recorded?
Coober Pedy, in the South Australian outback, is the world's largest opal mining area.
What is the largest diamond ever found in the world?
THe largest diamond ever found was 3106.75 carats.
How many carets was the largest pearl ever found?
the largest pearl ever found was 31893.5 carats
Where was the largest ever dinosaur bone found?
the the largest bone was found Aiaustrailla.
What states in the US are opal found in?
Opal is most commonly found in Idaho.
What is boulder opal?
Boulder opal is distinct from black opal in the following ways: * Boulder opal is usually mined in open-cut operations while black opal is mined in shafts. * Boulder opal is found in ironstone boulders, while black opal is found in seams.
Did opal ever finds her mother?
no
The largest heart is found where?
The largest heart has to be in the largest creature that has ever inhabited the earth, which is the Blue Whale!
What if the opal idol isn't there in dizzywood?
The opal idol iz deffinatly there, ive found it!
What is the luster of opal?
Opal's luster can be found anywhere on a range from dull to vitreous.
