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Australian opal quest at Lightning Ridge grips gouger Harry Collins
In Lightning Ridge, Australia, gouger Harry Collins searches dry, sunburned rock for black opal. The piece explains opal formation, markets, and the risky, yearlong waits for a valuable stone, with dealers like George Proud paying top prices for nearly perfect gems.
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