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Rainbow Ridge Opal Mine, Virgin Valley NV

ROCKHOUNDING PERMISSION REQUIRED DOCUMENTED

Where: West · North America · approx. 41.72, -118.72 (vicinity only)

Why this spot: The oldest continuously worked Virgin Valley opal mine, offering tailings and bank fee digs.

What turns up: black and fire opal

Access: Permission required.

Commercial fee-dig site: pay to dig and keep what you find. Hours are seasonal, call ahead and check what tools and buckets are provided.

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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.