Opal Mine

Cooper Pedy mines 85% of the world's opals. We tour one of the mines.

We are given UV flashlights. Opal shows up as blue under UV light. Note the opal dust.

The bore holes are used to judge viability. If viable, they dig bigger exploratory holes.

We cross paths with the guided tour. Their guide offers to take our picture. He asks us to get campy. The roof is collapsing!

Carol is prospecting.