HI Phil, Welcome to the forum. If you are in the Orange County area of California, drop by the AOS meeting on April 14th. I would like to hear about you opal...
Hi, I am new to the American Opal Society and would like to attend the November show. Could anyone give me some information on how to go about using the show...
Dear Calvin, I would give the show the full two days. Make sure you attend the seminars that are provided. Get to know some of the members and dealers. As...
The American Opal Society will feature lapidary artist Charlie Mann at its general meeting this Thursday, April 14th. Charlie will give a presentation and...
Dear Group, Check out the great photos of Andamooka Opal posted by Peter Taubers. Click on the link below, or go to the "Photos" link on the left-hand column....
I love all the Andamookas!! I added a couple pics of Andamooka black matrix opals as well!! Mostly cuz I havent cut any of the crystals yet as they are always...
Dear Group, I saw this article on line dated recently. I never heard of opal in Vietnam. Seems to be a "rush". Anyone know anything about it? Type of opal,...
I found a little information the Vietnamese opal it is like a fire opal as it is a deep orange stone opaque in some and nontransparent as well rather pretty...
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Six years ago, the State Geologist, James E. Starnes, discovered precious opal in the state Mississippi. The opal is similar to Louisiana Opal (sandstone...
Jim: I sent an online email request to James Starnes requesting an update. I'll let you know if I get a response. Mr. Starnes department info is at ...
I would like to know more about the opals themselves... Are there images of these opals? Are they available for purchase? Things like that... I am always...
I added some pictures in the Photos area of rough and finished Mississippi opal that I have found on the web. Looks a lot like Louisiana opal, but maybe a bit...
The next General Meeting will occur on Thursday, May 12th. Renowned Gem Cutter & Carver Meg Berry will be May's speaker for the AOS General Meeting. Meg will...
Hi guys ! Can anybody update me about the latest developments regarding Welo Opal ? How is the stone performing in the market, any news regarding stability...
Here's the up to date information about the 2011 season in Nevada. MUD turning to CONCRETE, with thunderstorms. No see-ums have hatched, Note that THE OPAL...
The American Opal Society will hold its Sixth Annual Live Opal Auction, on Thursday, June 9th at our general meeting at 7:00. The auction will be fun, and...
Could be opal. If it is calcite, it will scratch easily with a pocket knife. Could even be quartz or feldspar. Do have any pieces that are not so fractured?...
Hyalite opal often fluoresces a brilliant green under a shortwave UV light (protect thine eyes and skin!). http://www.mindat.org/gallery.php?cform_is_valid=1 ...
Ted, Some very good points. Possibly the "schiller" you mentioned is due to "fracture fire", that is sometimes confused with real fire. These specimens to be...
I have a show rainbow black opal. anyone interested?. ________________________________ From: Ted Kowalski <tedo@...> To: OpalSociety@yahoogroups.com Sent:...
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