Date: May 19, 2004 at 14:40:35 From:Jim Pisani, [130.76.64.14] Subject: Re: 35 lb opal
Beverly, Your friend is incorrect - by definition, boulder opal only comes from Queensland, Australia. I'm not sure what you have but it sure sounds interesting. I'm not aware of any opal deposits near Angel Camp. I have heard a rumor that some of the 49'ers found some opal in the gold fields. Maybe that is what you have. If you can ever get a photo of it, it would help. You might have something quite rare and special, unique find.