We've seen plenty of opalized shells, so it only makes sense that they would find opalized pearls! Discussions are underway to devise a plan to get these pearls a showing in Tucson next year.
This photo is from the article on Geologyin.com
[Coober Pedy] "opal miners Dale Price and Tanja Burk were sorting through a spoil heap when they made the discovery." You will want to read the article on Geologyin.com by clicking the link below.
www.geologyin.com/2017/09/the-worlds-first-recorded-opalised.html?m=1
Many thanks to Gracie Hays for sharing this find.
Blaire Beavers
Managing Editor
Pearl Guide News
This photo is from the article on Geologyin.com
[Coober Pedy] "opal miners Dale Price and Tanja Burk were sorting through a spoil heap when they made the discovery." You will want to read the article on Geologyin.com by clicking the link below.
www.geologyin.com/2017/09/the-worlds-first-recorded-opalised.html?m=1
Many thanks to Gracie Hays for sharing this find.
Blaire Beavers
Managing Editor
Pearl Guide News