Olympic Australis – The World’s Most Famous Opal - Opal …
2018年5月8日 · The Olympic Australis is the most expensive Opal ever found. Find out where it was found, how it was purchased and where it is located today.
Olympic Australis - Wikipedia
The Olympic Australis opal is the largest and most valuable opal yet found (as of 1961) [1] and was valued at A$2,500,000 in 1997. [2] It was found in 1956 at the 'Eight Mile' opal field near the town of Coober Pedy in South Australia. [3] The opal was found at a depth of 9.1 metres (30 ft).
Olympic Australis - The Most Expensive Opal Ever Found
2017年6月16日 · The Olympic Australis is reported to be the biggest and most expensive Opal ever found. Worth an estimated $2.5 Million it tops the list of the most expensive Opals ever found.
The Worlds Most Famous Opals: The Stories Behind these World …
2024年2月1日 · Olympic Australis Opal (image: opalauctions.com) In the depths of the renowned Eight Mile opal fields of Coober Pedy, South Australia, the discovery of a remarkable opal took place in 1956. At about 30 feet underground, miners unearthed what became known as a marvelous opal specimen, tipping the scales at a massive 17,000 carats (3,450 grams).
Famous Opals - Opals Down Under
The “Olympic Australis” is reported to be the largest and most valuable gem opal ever found. It was found in 1956 at the famous “Eight Mile” opal field in Coober Pedy, South Australia. A miner working his claim found the opal at a depth of 30 feet. It was named in honor of the Olympic Games, which were being held in Melbourne at the time.
Australian Opals : Properties, Locations » Geology Science
2024年7月1日 · Some famous Australian opals, such as the “Aurora Australis” and the “Olympic Australis,” have achieved legendary status in the world of gemstones, showcasing the incredible allure and allure of these captivating gemstones.
Olympic Australis - Wikiwand
The Olympic Australis opal is the largest and most valuable opal yet found (as of 1961) and was valued at A$2,500,000 in 1997. It was found in 1956 at the 'Eight Mile' opal field near the town of Coober Pedy in South Australia. The opal was found at a depth of 9.1 metres (30 ft).
Famous Opals in Australian Opal Mining History - Opal Auctions
2018年5月8日 · One of the most valuable and famous Opals ever discovered in the world is the Olympic Australis opal which was found in Coober Pedy (South Australia) in 1956 at the ‘Eight Mile’ Opal field. This stone weighs approximately 3.4 kilograms is a vital part of the Altmann & Cherny Collection based in Melbourne.
The World’s Most Famous Opal Gemstones | Gem-A
2022年7月15日 · Olympic Australis. Named for the Olympic Games held in Melbourne the year it was discovered (1956), the Guinness Book of World Records has deemed it the largest and most valuable precious opal that has been discovered to date.
The Olympic Australis Opal - EraGem
For many years, the Olympic Australis held the title of World's Largest Gemstone Opal ever discovered. To this day, it remains uncut, unpolished, nearly untouched. Weighing 143 ounces, it measures 11 inches long, 4.75 inches thick, and 4.5 inches wide.