Awesome information once again Phil, and a chance to display your treasure trove of stunning specimens. That piece your hanging onto for the livestream looks like it’s going to have some interesting decisions you’ll have to make, 147 subs to go 🎉👏 not that I’m counting 🤣🤣🤣
I can tell you what I’d sell it for, but I wouldn’t be able to discuss publicly the deals I’ve made as it might not be appreciated, best I can say is head north of a few K$. 🤪👍
Phil, watching all your advice, how to etc, thank you, fantastic. I'm fumbling my way around opal & can't thank you enough for your attention to detail & what the unlearned might need to know. With your Matrix video & seeing a lot of the white to clear opal; we watched your doublet video and cant figure out why you wouldn't do a doublet with some of this lighter material? Would they turn out alright as doublets? Would the ironstone be better left as dark brown ironstone with a clear epoxy? Chris & Paul BB
G’day mate, with the doublet backing, blacker the better for contrast, some really dark ironstone would be ok with clear epoxy, but all imperfections will be seen. I’m not sure what lighter material you’re referring to, it’s been a good minute since I’d did these videos, but if there’s decent colour that can’t cut a solid, or would just be better as a doublet, then it’s up to the cutter to decide what’s worth their time, or, for hobbyists it’s dealers choice. 🤪👍
I just checked an auction site and I saw a bit of Andamooka matrix that was 4 carats for $2800 U.S. that's a fair bit more than the price of an ounce of Gold.
Haha, re-watching some video's...busted! You know Rob...lol love it. Thanks for sharing and thanks for the content. Small planet...big universe...I hear there's lot's of opal on Mars brother...lolz Have you ever played with Honduran basaltic or "sewing opal"? Great stuff also.
Crystal, (translucent/transparent), hands down, as I think it’s the purist form of opal, and something that clear being able to produce the rich, bright/intense coloration, on the right angles removing any hint of translucency by a blinding, full coloured display of the spectrum, with colour play that won’t let up. I can dream 🤪👍
The one I was using was Angel’s, I intend to buy one. That brand is eagtac or eagletac, I’m not saying “should get” this one, or promoting the store, but here’s a link to get you started www.eliteoutdoorgear.com.au/product/eagletac-mx25l3-rechargeable-compact-6x365nm-ultraviolet-led-torch/ I also found this to explain UV and fluorescence www.waveformlighting.com/tech/what-is-the-difference-between-365-nm-and-395-nm-uv-led-lights 🤪👍
Once you find the opal bearing level, meaning if there’s opal it’ll be in a certain layer, and you filter through it carefully, but yes the experienced miners know what to keep an eye out for. 🤪👍
I loved this video all the Way. Just looking at Stones and learning a lot about types and looks and potentials etc etc... Thank you🙏👏👍
Excellent. I love Your taste in Opal. You ROCK! Shared.
Hey dude I don't know who you are but you put your heart into that stone... That was a great cut by someone who enjoys natural beauty
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Wow,thanks for the Great Info..
38:30 that is beautiful 🤩 the green stripe is so bright!
I didn’t know much about matrix opal until I started watching your great channel.👍
Yeah, it’s another opal rabbit hole I can’t see the bottom of, I’m glad I gave it a chance though 🤪👍
Wow I didn't realize there was so many types of matrix. Thanks for that phil.
Thanks Phil, nice to see some more of your opal, there is some killer samples in there
Not sure if I really like the treated opal but I must say this - it certainly brings the colours up :)
Wow..love it..😍
I learnt a lot thank you for taking the time to explain cheer's
Can't wait to see the next video 🌈👍😀
Awesome information once again Phil, and a chance to display your treasure trove of stunning specimens. That piece your hanging onto for the livestream looks like it’s going to have some interesting decisions you’ll have to make, 147 subs to go 🎉👏 not that I’m counting 🤣🤣🤣
Nice vídeo ❗ and You are good teacher thanks for it 🔛🙋❗
that large crystal opal bolder is something else to look at. I can imagine what is hiding under the cap.
very curious as to what type of price this specimen was purchased for 👀
I can tell you what I’d sell it for, but I wouldn’t be able to discuss publicly the deals I’ve made as it might not be appreciated, best I can say is head north of a few K$. 🤪👍
I'd love to see that white cap black base quartz matrix made into a small pendant. So cool
Phil, watching all your advice, how to etc, thank you, fantastic. I'm fumbling my way around opal & can't thank you enough for your attention to detail & what the unlearned might need to know. With your Matrix video & seeing a lot of the white to clear opal; we watched your doublet video and cant figure out why you wouldn't do a doublet with some of this lighter material? Would they turn out alright as doublets? Would the ironstone be better left as dark brown ironstone with a clear epoxy? Chris & Paul BB
G’day mate, with the doublet backing, blacker the better for contrast, some really dark ironstone would be ok with clear epoxy, but all imperfections will be seen. I’m not sure what lighter material you’re referring to, it’s been a good minute since I’d did these videos, but if there’s decent colour that can’t cut a solid, or would just be better as a doublet, then it’s up to the cutter to decide what’s worth their time, or, for hobbyists it’s dealers choice. 🤪👍
I just checked an auction site and I saw a bit of Andamooka matrix that was 4 carats for $2800 U.S. that's a fair bit more than the price of an ounce of Gold.
🤣👍
Haha, re-watching some video's...busted! You know Rob...lol love it. Thanks for sharing and thanks for the content. Small planet...big universe...I hear there's lot's of opal on Mars brother...lolz Have you ever played with Honduran basaltic or "sewing opal"? Great stuff also.
I heard that about mars, might be worth the trip 🤣, I’ve only played with Australian opal and tried to cut Ethiopian opal once and failed.
@@theopalmills I'll have to send you a couple of pieces to play with.
How can I get my hands on some of that hard matrix I'm lurking to cut and polished and would love to treat , cut and polished
The quartz matrix is interesting, looks a lot tougher than the sandstone overall even though it doesn't take the treatment as well
I think I just saw my stone on this video. wow!
Which is your favourite type of Opal to cut/polish?
My favourite to see is the white/colourful crystal Opal I think..
but tbh I love it all 😄
Crystal, (translucent/transparent), hands down, as I think it’s the purist form of opal, and something that clear being able to produce the rich, bright/intense coloration, on the right angles removing any hint of translucency by a blinding, full coloured display of the spectrum, with colour play that won’t let up. I can dream 🤪👍
Phil what type of UV light should I get for my opal in the United States,
The one I was using was Angel’s, I intend to buy one. That brand is eagtac or eagletac, I’m not saying “should get” this one, or promoting the store, but here’s a link to get you started www.eliteoutdoorgear.com.au/product/eagletac-mx25l3-rechargeable-compact-6x365nm-ultraviolet-led-torch/ I also found this to explain UV and fluorescence www.waveformlighting.com/tech/what-is-the-difference-between-365-nm-and-395-nm-uv-led-lights 🤪👍
Thank you so much
Nice work and thanks for showing the differences in each type and how it turns out. Is the treatment the same for all of it?
The process is the same, results may vary. 🤪👍
@@theopalmills Right on, to be expected lol every stone is different. Thanks for clearing that up, I appreciate it bud😁
Do they polish outgo a shinier polish?
It seems like matrix opal would be extremely difficult to spot in the field. Must take quite a bit of experience to pluck em.
Once you find the opal bearing level, meaning if there’s opal it’ll be in a certain layer, and you filter through it carefully, but yes the experienced miners know what to keep an eye out for. 🤪👍
please give me a good supplier like you have -i want a chunk like in the 55 min for sculpturing for 1$ a ct
By the way where are the opals that u sock them in the acid. Expecting them in the video.
Pt 2 still being filmed
How much or that nice green blue at 56 minutes and at 32 minutes.
Not for sale, but north of 1k$.
@@theopalmills darn, I would be interested in 1k usd
I have this available www.theopalmills.com.au/product/35-grams-3-slices-of-rough-andamooka-matrix-green-purple-0046/
can send to Indonesia
Yes. 🤪👍
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