Boulder Opal Mining Koroit 2020

Mining for boulder opal in Koroit, Queensland Australia June 2020.
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[@Koroitopal]

Koroit opal is the best kind of opal in the world, there is nothing like it anywhere in the world, its such a pleasure to find as you never know what your going to get, well done documenting it sandy.

[@BoulderOpal]

Thanks Mark, Happy New Year!

[@ficheye00]

I bought some Koroit opal once. I started working on it and it just seemed to melt, until I had nothing. I wasn't too happy and kind of gave up on it. But then... I bought some other pieces about a year later and realized that some of it is garbage and some of it is... some of the finest material I've ever worked with. The Koroit opal you are seeing here is some of the best you can find. They showed a couple of soft specimens, but most of it was hard and beautiful. Look at the patterning in the very first boulder they show you. Those little spirals, usually with an opal lining. Mesmerizing to work on. Thanks for the video, mate! Stunning!

[@BoulderOpal]

There's a latin phrase that is used quite often when buying opal "caveat emptor" which translates to "let the buyer beware". Buying rough opal, no matter which field it is from, is a tricky business. But you are right, when you get the hard, patterned Koroit opal, there is nothing better. I am lucky to have been involved in finding and working with it. Best,

[@johnlighton7025]

Excellent. I can hear Ron saying... Colour in the face.oh yea colour in the face.

[@aarone3790]

What a great way to make a living 😏🦅🇺🇸 that opal was beautiful

[@nancycurtis3230]

Thank you for a look. All opals are so different. Boulder opal has it's own beauty. Bugger. All opals are beautiful. Lol. I've been turned into an addict........

[@josueconner4618]

You probably dont care but does any of you know a way to get back into an instagram account?? I stupidly lost my account password. I appreciate any tips you can give me!

[@jettleon2535]

@Josue Conner Instablaster ;)

[@josueconner4618]

@Jett Leon i really appreciate your reply. I found the site thru google and Im in the hacking process atm. I see it takes quite some time so I will reply here later with my results.

[@josueconner4618]

@Jett Leon it worked and I finally got access to my account again. Im so happy:D Thank you so much you really help me out :D

[@jettleon2535]

@Josue Conner happy to help :D

[@twasbrillig33]

Awesome...stunning.... now we need a video on the finer extraction process (if you don't already have one).

[@alexanderkent11]

It's on my to do list but at the moment I don't know when 'Ill get around to it. Thanks!

[@knz1950]

I love to hear the pick sing like that.

[@alexanderkent11]

Yes that dinner plate sound!

[@mrsg.9224]

Wow! I love Opals! Opal is my Birthstone, my Husband’s & our Daughter’s! Both of our Mother’s too! A lot of October babies. 💜

[@BoulderOpal]

It's the same for me - my wife, son & daughter. We all have nice opals, hope you do too.

[@mrsg.9224]

@@BoulderOpal I’ve always had nice Opals growing up. But I’m starting to buy them for my Daughter now. She is so picky! Lol but she thinks Opals are the most beautiful of all gemstones! Which they are! I can’t wait to grow our collection together more & more over the years.

[@jeffholmes1362]

The most important mining tool. The fly net

[@victoriahey4226]

I am in love with boulder opal

[@BoulderOpal]

As are we all! 😃

[@K1ngKenForevs]

I could live there and i dont care if i become a laborer with low income i just love opal

[@BoulderOpal]

Now is not the time - all done for summer, temps 40 - 50°C.

[@AusOpal]

What a great insight thank you for sharing I hope you lot find a lot more opal all the best

[@BoulderOpal]

Thank you, just posted a new video "Boulder Opal Pipe Mine 2024" check it out. Best,

[@AusOpal]

@@BoulderOpal will do :)

[@virus7g7]

- miner splits rock open 5:43 "woops, looks like I made a crack in space time"

[@BoulderOpal]

Continuum! ha

[@BruceschultzAU]

There's some diesel burnt to dig that Reminds me of Burton's Very different stone than what I was mining in Opalton. Alot more burnt Some nice colour guys. We'll done Cheers Bruce

[@alexanderkent11]

Thanks Bruce, Merry Xmas!

[@williehoward556]

the goat don't know what's going on.

[@bear1830]

The goat wished you luck

[@BoulderOpal]

If you saw how many goats there are there, I should have all the luck in the world!

[@ChameleonArtist1555]

Nice! I have always liked opal!

[@BoulderOpal]

Thanks! best,

[@kiddkarnelian3723]

Awesome video made my night

[@BoulderOpal]

Thanks! If you like this then have a look at Prospecting 1 & 2 on this channel.

[@seanbishop531]

What an amazing find. Congratulations

[@serba_serbi]

Wow 😳perfect opal great colour 🌈

[@BoulderOpal]

Thanks! ⚒

[@mrdavidurquhart]

Great video! Thanks

[@BoulderOpal]

Thanks David. Have a look at the 2 prospecting ones on this channel as well. best,

[@claudine1220]

Only just found your channel, I'm an avid opal fan! Subbed on the strength of this vid, your methodical and tidy digs are awesome! You can see the story of the opal in it

[@thepowerandmiraclestory1565]

So beautiful.

[@BoulderOpal]

Thank you!

[@410connects]

love to carve up soe of your materail love from usa

[@BoulderOpal]

Thanks Jack. I've moved on from Koroit, now mining on the northern Winton fields, best.

[@manomanoj108]

Boulder opal i am an big fan of urs 🥰🥰 India

[@margheritalanfredi8100]

Wow, thts absolutely beautiful and a super hard work ❤️🌱💪🏼

[@Silvertoburn]

That was awesome right there!

[@BoulderOpal]

Thanks and best!

[@TheHarly]

Amazing...beautiful opal...great mining. God bless

[@alexanderkent11]

Thank you!

[@ljuborajictt]

👍 Beautiful 👍 👀 Fantastic 👌

[@BoulderOpal]

Thank you. Cool bikes - I am in awe of the Isle of Man TT!

[@ljuborajictt]

hee hee cool, but looking for opal stones is also popular as not unreliable. 😜

[@Pentapus1024]

Always flies buzzing around. That'd drive me nuts

[@BoulderOpal]

Not wrong, but after I made the video they disappeared completely. Seasonal thing.

[@Stefan_Eccles]

Beautiful colours

[@theoptimysticka531]

Gorgeous. What a breathtaking way to spend the day. I'd LOVE to have the opportunity to visit here

[@BoulderOpal]

Yes it's a buzz. Hope you get the chance!

[@nd8900]

love this content pls add more if possible :) & love to own a piece of opal from AUS !

[@ryanfp5657]

What an awesome feeling it must be...

Perfect my friend seu video é lindo e as Opalas um encanto.

[@ResortDog]

Thanks for sharing. Hope to see you in Quartzsite at the Pow Wow in January. Find another huge tree to bring with all the smaller ones.

[@gc8032]

Truly love bolder opal its got to have some of the most vibrant colors. Where can i buy some from ?

[@Stefan_Eccles]

I have some for sale!

[@dwightpickens2895]

Beautiful opal

[@CotinaLa]

LOVE OPAL😍😉🏃

[@rogerdavies6226]

just wondering -- is there some way those walls could be taken out without disturbing the face? I would think that would be virtually priceless

[@davesmith5656]

You like to think big, eh?

[@frankbyrd9345]

Very informative ... Thanks !

[@MrInsaint]

Outstanding work mate👍🇦🇺🍭🇳🇴

[@christhompson4270]

Beautiful 😍😍😍👍👍👍

[@katherinedoughty839]

Hard Yakka! But that is so beautiful. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@albertakameri7441]

This increase me faith in Allah so beautiful His creation MashaAllah Elhamdulilah ☝🏆👑

[@khoinguyenhoang3884]

😱😍🏆

[@BoulderOpal]

Thank you!

[@elitbilgi0]

Very nice

[@BoulderOpal]

Teşekkür ederim!

[@franciscogarimpoeaventura]

Very beautiful myfrend like writte new good mornnig Brasil

[@letsfish808]

Lmao how’s the fly great sound affects

[@BoulderOpal]

Natural background noise!

[@kallistigoldmining2135]

really interesting stuff!beautiful opals!

[@bentationfunkiloglio]

Very interesting

[@franielee38]

Wow!!!!

[@BargyandWills]

Maybe I should give the gold prospecting away and do a little of this instead? Nice video mate!

[@BoulderOpal]

Mate, if you're finding gold, stick with that!

[@sumidibolang]

Mantap dan bagus 👍👍👍

[@cameron2511]

I wonder if opal is just hardened unicorn poop from long time ago if you think about it , it does make sense.

[@BoulderOpal]

Maybe to you!!! lol

[@marcussmart3275]

I have heard there is, or likely was a bacteria in all opal. Speculation has been made that the colors we see is their waste. Wouldn't that be funny, we pay thousands for nothing more than poop in glass hahaha

[@BoulderOpal]

@@marcussmart3275 You guys are so funny

[@cvetankaradjov4892]

I would love to dig some opals myself one day ^^

[@BoulderOpal]

It's a thrill. Hope you get the chance!

[@jronamoooo]

me 2

[@sharonlewis7638]

Me 2, it’s just a wish tho.

[@sharonlewis7638]

I subbed too.

[@haribiswa7878]

Liked

[@haribiswa7878]

Like

[@robwhite7203]

suchnice colours wish i could find them era in England

[@BoulderOpal]

I'll swap you opals for history!

[@euniceribeiro8746]

Que legal opala lindas

[@ScoundrelSFB]

I hate to say it, but without capitalism how can we find these gems? God what i would give to find an oil field, silver, gold, opal mine on my property. I was born in the wrong era where no one gave a shite.

[@CharliesGems]

😍

[@BoulderOpal]

😀⚒🌈

[@sharonlewis7638]

I have an odd question. What’s the deal on all the flies swarming on all you miners. I would have thought there wouldn’t even much for them to lay eggs on and reproduce out there. But still I would love to come there on vacation just to find a few opals. Yours are beautiful, thanks for sharing.

[@jronamoooo]

take a fly swat and 5 cases of Repel

[@BoulderOpal]

They were bad when I was out there earlier this year but speaking to the miners recently, they are now complete gone. It's a weird seasonal thing. As far as a food source goes, there are thousands of feral goats out there as well as some cattle and sheep as well. best,

[@BoulderOpal]

@@jronamoooo No need now, they are all completely gone!

[@sharonlewis7638]

I noticed them watching discovery channels Outback Opal Hunters. And in shows everyone was swatting at them to keep them from their mouth and face. I just thought how much crap opal miners have to deal with, glad to hear the flys aren’t aggravating through the whole opal season. Thanks, for that info.

[@jronamoooo]

@@BoulderOpal I hate them big biting flys....We have big horse flys here but I have never seen so many as you'all have down there...

[@cheezynug1698]

How do I get a job looks like hard work but a hell of a time

[@jjbcreations3266]

The beginning of the music reminds me of another website 😏

[@BoulderOpal]

It's just copyright free music from the KZbin library. Anyone can use it.

[@jjbcreations3266]

Ohhhhh makes sense and keep up the good work

[@kvimont4058]

Very nice my friend! Would like to buy parcel of rough to check out specimens. Where can I buy my friend? Thanks.

[@Opaldigger]

How good are Estwing paleo picks!

[@Opaldigger]

Boulder Opal A new model!? We only have four.. I’d better look into that! 😁

[@Opaldigger]

@@alexanderkent11 Oh yeah thats what we have, will never go back to field picks..

[@lumpinee1099]

In Queensland, is the majority of boulder opal extrated like this, without dynamite ?

[@BoulderOpal]

Yes. In Queensland boulder opal is generally shallow and is open cut mined with excavators just as in this vid. The only time explosives would be used is where the opal layer is under a hill with a hard (silcrete) cap, buit never near the opal level.

[@lumpinee1099]

@@BoulderOpal Is the landscape destroyed because of extraction ?

[@BoulderOpal]

@@lumpinee1099 Not where i have mined. I backfill the holes & plant trees. The end result is often better than the original.

[@lumpinee1099]

@@BoulderOpal What about the others? I ve bought a boulder opal from Winton, and I really worry about consequences, you know. I thank you to take time to answer me. 🙂

[@BoulderOpal]

@@lumpinee1099 All miners have to deposit a bond for rehabilitation purposes when they apply for a mining claim. The country out there is very remote and marginal. Although it may appear 'messy', the end result is that water can penetrate the normally hard surface and the mounds catch windblown seed so that regrowth in mining areas is always far more than the natural surrounds which is desirable.

[@munirhussain829]

How much are opul worth in dollars pls

[@lostshoe5166]

I feel like you are shaving off some of the color layers

[@moradadaspedras5074]

Legal!

[@suyadimulyo9167]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏

[@BoulderOpal]

😀🙏

[@gil2086]

4.40 he is albert einstein?

[@BoulderOpal]

It's not the first time I've been mistaken for him!

[@jailanikatar564]

இந்த அபூர்வ கல் எடுப்பது போல காண்பிப்பது உண்மையா செட்டப்பா.

[@BoulderOpal]

Yes, sometimes even better looking it real life - changes with the light.

[@makmurwijaya9009]

Good

[@mva5533]

Where can I buy some of your rough ?

[@dedetribanyu6782]

Batu-batu dimana batu."Batu bumi ,batu bulan,batu batre,batu jam?yg penting batu cas jangan kosong.

[@haribiswa7878]

Like

[@alexdenault10101]

Could I purchase some rough opal from ya ?

[@Gussyafaat]

Likee god

[@BoulderOpal]

Thank you!

[@javastone-m6i]

I am a seller from Indonesia I want to buy Koroit Material How can I buy

[@mohammadinam9535]

Sir I want any material which contains gold silver pd os ru rh pt and precious metal Material like ore slage in nuggets residue sand tailings etc If any material please send me samples WhatsApp [phone] India

[@SwheatCents]

Why soooo many flies?

[@SwheatCents]

Wow brother one fly drives me CRAZY 🤣🤣 Awesome videos from a fan in the USA! Yall stay strong down there!

[@SwheatCents]

The democrat media is out of control and has to be stopped soon! We are stronger than them good vs evil my brother!

[@terezasilva9747]

Bom dia amigo Jesus te ama Deus abençoe você e sua família

[@khoinguyenhoang3884]

Không co' chi , không co' chi

[@Altafkhan-wi4pn]

Hi I'm Altaf Khan from Pakistan I want to join your show please your show date? Thank you

[@Altafkhan-wi4pn]

@@alexanderkent11 ohh okk thank you so much

[@TurgutDeniz_]

IN AUSTRALIA NO MAN MUST GO WORK IN FABRİK ? GIVES GOLD OPAL SMARAGT and and and ... IN AUSTRALİA GIVES NOT ONE HOMELES OR POOR PEOOEL.. EVERY BODY IS RICH IN AUSTRALIA ... LUCKY PEOPLE AUSTRALIAN 😊😊😊 PEOPEL

[@BoulderOpal]

You are very wrong. There are many poor and homeless people in Australia and more poor people than rich. You only see the rich people that come to visit your islands while the poor people stay home and work if they have a job.

[@karldahle5740]

Where are the best places to buy rough opal?

[@karldahle5740]

Boulder Opal thank you. Any sites that you sell on? Or recommend? Is it possible to buy direct from your self or other mines?

[@marcussmart3275]

Etsy's a good source, ebay use to be until they started getting greedy.

[@binhtruong3747]

I have natural blue topaz do you want to buy

[@BoulderOpal]

No thanks

[@mrbuntv7395]

I want to see that place

[@BoulderOpal]

You could buy it!

[@lasvegas531]

где опал

[@BoulderOpal]

В земле

[@tommieleemarsh6445]

Polish them don't crush.

[@BoulderOpal]

Always!

[@jadukchannel]

how about made carnelian ? 😊

[@deddyindeninden3830]

Hai bos saya mau batu opal nya

[@brcollection7691]

I like proces take koroit opal

[@dacooooo]

Minerals Marie Goddammint

[@anthonysenior8441]

Say hi to Spike

[@lucianodutra8459]

Veja minha gema

[@tittyrino]

Call me crazy but I love goats.

[@alexanderkent11]

Yeah, we like them too. Some of the other miners have them as pets or at least feed them in harsh times.