Mintabie – Although discovered in the 1920’s by a well-sinker named Larry O’Toole, it was not until the mid 1970’s that extensive mining began here.
Notorious & Emblematic!
J.K. Rowling‘s highly acclaimed Harry Potter series mentions Opal four times: 1). Harry sees the cursed necklace that has killed 19 muggles in Borgin and Burkes in … Read more
Renaissance Gemstone
During the reign of Queen Elizabeth I it was written: “Optallio is called Oppalus also, and this stone bredeth in Inde and is deemed to … Read more
Opal therapy in the Middle Ages
A Guiding Light in an Age of Darkness In Medieval times the mendicant orders, particularly Dominican and Franciscan monks were enthusiastic about ‘lithotherapy’ or the … Read more
Classical Connections
Definition: Opal n. an amorphous form of hydrated silicon dioxide that can be of almost any colour. It is used as a gemstone. [from Greek … Read more
Australian Aboriginal ‘Dreamtime’ Legend
Stories handed down by elder storytellers forms the basis of Aboriginal culture. Australia’s native culture spans 60,000 years of civilization and encompasses 250 nations.
Stories handed down by elder storytellers forms the basis of Aboriginal culture. Australia’s native culture spans 60,000 years of civilization and encompasses 250 nations.