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The Olympic Australis Opal |
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The Olympic Australis Opal is one of the finest and most precious opals in the world. This is a unique opal, which was found at the “Eight Mile” opal field in Coober Pedy, South Australia in August 1956. The Olympic Australis Opal was found at a depth of 30 feet by a miner. This majestic opal has got its name from the Olympic Games, which were being held at the time in Melbourne.
The Olympic Australis Opal can boast of being one of the most extraordinary opals with
an even color throughout the stone. It consists of 99% gem opal and 1% remaining soil still attached to it. The Olympic Australis Opal is one of the largest and most valuable gem opal ever found and housed in a special security safe at Altmann & Cherny’s showroom, 128 Exhibition Street, Melbourne.
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Opal is one of the precious gems, which are used for jewelries. The wonderful color and size make opals precious and valuable as jewelries.
Some of the famous opals are:
- The Olympic Australis Opal: This is known to be the largest and most valuable gem opal ever found.
- The Black Prince Opal: This is originally known as Harlequin Prince.
- The Pride of Australia Opal: This is also known as the Red Emperor Opal.
- The Aurora Australis Opal: This opal is considered to be the most valuable black opal.
- The Flame Queen Opal
- The Fire Queen Opal
- The Empress of Australia Opal
- The Halley's Comet Opal: This is the world's largest uncut black opal.
- The Andamooka Opal: This opal was presented to Queen Elizabeth II and also known as the Queen's Opal.
- The Jupiter Five Opal
- The Flamingo Opal
- The Red Admiral Opal: This is also known as the Butterfly Stone.
The Olympic Australis Opal is 11 inches long and weighs 17,000 carats. It has a height of
4¾ inches and a width of 4½ inches and estimated worth of AUD$2,500,000.
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