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Lightning Ridge black opal fields

ROCKHOUNDING PERMISSION REQUIRED DOCUMENTED

Where: New South Wales · Oceania · approx. -29.43, 147.98 (vicinity only)

Why this spot: Cretaceous Finch Clay / Wallangulla Sandstone

What turns up: Black opal and dark base precious opal, nobbies; colour in mullock at designated noodling heaps

Access: Permission required.

Most ground is held under mineral claims (private) or opal prospecting blocks; noodle only on designated public heaps, digging needs an Opal Prospecting Licence and a Mineral Claim.

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Satellite view, historic-map overlays, tide/flow context and field notes are in the app. Exact research detail is part of Pro.

Pins are approximate by design. This page is historical research, not permission to dig. Check ownership and local law first.