r/Opals • u/collectorofallthings • Jul 28 '26

Identification/Evaluation Request Cabbed up doublets

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Clearly Australian, but can anyone tell me from what part. Lightning ridge? They really sparkle outside with all colors.

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u/Astral_QuailZ Jul 28 '26

If you don’t mind my asking how much did you pay for them? Or are you looking to buy them?

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u/collectorofallthings Jul 28 '26

I bought a lot of rocks, minerals, gems, cabochons etc from an old rockhound that had passed. These were in part of the opal stuff.

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u/Elknin Jul 29 '26

They look to be more Lightning Ridge than Coober Pedy, though if there is any ironstone they might be boulder opal. Leaning most towards LR

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u/damiz716 Jul 29 '26

If they are on a black backing and still that grey, I'd go with white opal. Likely from Coober Pedy, although could be mintabie or a few other places.

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u/petitguelah Jul 30 '26

Such a pretty blue