What are Jelly Opal, Inclusions and Kernels? OPALwords @ Lightning Ridge

[@wisencareful4645]

Vicki’s knowledge of Opal is amazing & she's always happy to share it. Bravo Vickie & Russell as learnt a whole lot more here. Keep up the good work. Time for a Champas !! 🙏🙏

[@CuriosityMine]

Thanks so much as always! 😁👍

[@firstlast-mp1dc]

I always wondered about jelly opal, as I have a few pieces, an appreciate it for what it is, beautiful opal. Now I know more about it specifically. Great to get the information direct from the source. Thank you. It might just of been me, but it seemed like the video editing wasnt in sync.

[@firstlast-mp1dc]

I rewatched it, and it was just me. Video seems in sync. Sorry for any disruption.

[@CuriosityMine]

Thanks so much. Always great to hear that these videos provide some useful information! Thanks for watching and commenting, I always appreciate it. 😁

[@-._just_.me_.]

Jelly opal is my all time favourite type of opal, love how the colour flashes in it. I am always wondering how it forms. I know that the general consensus is that silica rich water seeps down and settles in gaps then hardens, but the body tones always have me wondering "why, how" What makes them white, blue, black, brown, transparent, clear, solid, etc. Thanks for showing.

[@CuriosityMine]

I’m fascinated by the same question. I understand the agreed science behind opal formation, but the nuances of the creation of different kinds of opal is completely baffling. Hoping to talk to some experts on the channel some time soon, so watch this space. 😁

[@DATONALKY]

Great content as always 👌

[@CuriosityMine]

Thank you sir! 😁👍

[@nancycurtis7315]

Missed this one. Great content again. Greetings from Dimboola, in Victoria.

[@CuriosityMine]

Thanks again Nancy! Always appreciated. 😁

[@nancycurtis7315]

@@CuriosityMine I've always loved opals. My birthstone by chance. I'm a late starter. 63. Been collecting carving stuff for years. 2 rotary tools. One is twelve volt for travel. Had a tiny rock tumbler.(10 dollars from St Vinnies). Got cerium oxcide and glass polishing stuff. Just ordered my first lot of sintered burrs and nova points. Only one more thing to get. A heap of potch to learn with and a starter kit that has just a little gleam for encouragement and a couple bits of shell or something with just a little bit of bright for when I improve! LOL. Arthritis and carpel tunnel will NOT stand in my way!!!!! I have received so much encouragement from opal people that I am stunned. A breed of our own, I think. I don't care what sort, every country has lovely opals, but ours are the best. From bivalves? to dinasaurs. Opalised. Everything between. Even the chemistry side got me in. Not really smart, only a poor year 8 to my credit, but I love learning stuff. Thanks for taking the time to reply. You have the enthusiasm of a brilliant teacher. I had one of those. A science teacher. The only subject that I hit 95 percent for the two years that he taught me. Year 7 and 8. You have that gift of loving what you do. It shows. Be a real privilege if I ever got to meet you. I'll get there one day. Yeah. Stopping at Coober Pedy probably helped too. LOL. I am broken......

[@CuriosityMine]

@@nancycurtis7315 Thank you so much for your encouragement and enthusiasm Nancy! Sounds like you're off to a great start for your lapidary hobby. It's a really rewarding field, and a great creative outlet. I wanted to be a teacher when I was younger, but I never pursued that goal. Now I just enjoy telling interesting stories and encouraging others to share their knowledge. Thanks again!

[@polishcut]

Hi, another superb material! I would like to see some opals from your collection and hear some stories how did you get 'em Best Filip

[@CuriosityMine]

Hi Filip! Thanks for watching and commenting. We’ll see what we can organize for a future video. 😁

[@jimgordon4685]

OK, does anyone know why Australian opal doesn't crack and fill with water like Oregon opal and Ethiopian opal?

[@CuriosityMine]

I suspect you’re referring to hydrophane opal, there’s an example in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXmXhJ2hi91mh6c it’s a different type of opal formation, and much less stable unless kept in contact with water or encased in resin or varnish. I would need to defer to the experts to give a proper response. I’ll add it to the to-do list and see what I can do for a future video! Thanks for watching. 😁

[@schmitzkatzewupper]

Oooh THANK YOU ich habe mich schon auf diese folge gefreut

[@CuriosityMine]

Bitte! Thank you for your support. 😁

[@wingnut6472]

Grawin and the Sheepyard areas produce jelly opal that is very clear with a hint of purple , be interesting to see it faceted, I inherited a flat lap so have all the gear to facet but does my head in, I'll stick to cabbing, cool vid cheers m8👍

[@CuriosityMine]

Thanks for watching! I’d love to see some jelly opal faceted, too. If you decide to start experimenting with faceting, please let me know how you get on! 😁👍

[@warrenlouisiana2277]

Great report mam Vickie…

[@CuriosityMine]

Thanks so much! 😁

[@fishwithandy]

Great Video , really interesting , Love your Millennium Falcon

[@CuriosityMine]

Thanks Andy! It doesn’t fit with the content of the channel but I don’t have anywhere else to hang it. 😂

[@helpmeout2011]

Another amazing vid! Thanks

[@CuriosityMine]

Thanks so much! Always appreciate the feedback. 😁

[@ThatOpalGuy]

Many of the opals I have created are picture stones. As in: I pictured a better stone when I started.

[@CuriosityMine]

Haha, love it. I’m hope you have better luck in future, though!

[@trevormiller1366]

Wow cool !

[@CuriosityMine]

Thanks Trevor! 😁👍