But mining black opal isn't easy. After investing tens of thousands of dollars, a miner might not find a single gem. So, what makes black opal so hard to find? And why is it so expensive?

Over 90% of black opals come from Australia, but they aren't easy to find. Miners start by drilling a vertical shaft in an area they think contains opal. Then they must clear out an underground ...

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But mining black opal isn't easy. After investing tens of thousands of dollars, a miner might not find a single gem. So, what makes black opal so hard to find? And why is it so expensive?