Rainbow Ridge Opal Mine
网页The mining. We are open to the public as a fee dig mine each summer from May through September. We offer several ways to experience opal mining in Virgin Valley; tailings digging and virgin ground loads. Check the mining page for current pricing as well as an explanation of the digging options, along with important tips.
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网页The Rainbow Ridge Opal Mine at the Virgin Valley Opal fields is one of the best places to dig for the mysterious black fire opal, Nevada's official state gemstone. Discover ancient opalized wood, along with pink, white, moss, lemon, and of course, the legendary black fire opals in this region.
Mining — Rainbow Ridge Opal Mine
网页Rainbow Ridge Opal Mine will open for the 2024 season on Friday, May 3rd. The mine is open daily from 8AM until 4PM. We are closed each Wednesday and Thursday. The rock shop is open until 5 PM. The final day for digging will be on Monday, September 30th, 2024. Rainbow Ridge does not offer half day rates for digging fees.
History — Rainbow Ridge Opal Mine
网页Rainbow Ridge Opal Mine has been in production for over one hundred years. It has been owned and operated by the Hodson family since 1949. The Roebling opal, one of the more famous opals from Virgin Valley, was mined at Rainbow Ridge in about 1918, and is in the collection of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC.
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网页This is our tenth mine, but our first time mining for opals. We mined the tailing and found some incredible pieces, many of which were full of fire. The tailings at this mine are partially comprised of the virgin dig leftovers, so there's a good potential for treasures to be found.
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网页The Rainbow Ridge Mine has been producing opals for almost a century. Since 1949, the Hodson family has owned and controlled the mine. The Roebling opal, which is the Virgin Valley’s most renowned opal, was mined around 1918 and is now in the Smithsonian Institution’s collection in Washington.
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网页Rainbow Ridge Opal Mines. 245 likes · 69 talking about this. Nevada Opal Mine open for public fee digging. Located in Virgin Valley, Nevada. Family owned and operated since 1949.
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网页Rainbow Ridge Opal Mine will open for the 2023 season on Friday, May 26th. The mine is open daily from 8AM until 4PM. We are closed each Wednesday and Thursday. The rock shop is open until 5 PM. The final day for digging will be on Sunday, September 17th, 2023. Note: They will turn you away if you get there too late.
The Nevada Traveler: Quest for the elusive Virgin Valley black fire opal
网页2022年3月9日 · Since the early 20th century, people have been working the Virgin Valley ground for opals. Two of the oldest mines in the region, both open to the public, are the Rainbow Ridge Opal Mine (where the Roebling opal was discovered) and the Royal Peacock Opal Mine.
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