库伯佩迪
South Australia, Australia
位于南澳的库伯佩迪是世界主要的贵蛋白石产地之一,素有『蛋白石之都』之称。
Coober Pedy, in South Australia, is known as the 'opal capital of the world' and has supplied a large share of the world's precious opal.
Opal in the outback
Precious opal at Coober Pedy formed in cavities and seams within weathered sedimentary rock. The town is famous for its underground 'dugout' homes, dug to escape the desert heat.
Signature minerals
The signature is precious opal with vivid play-of-color, including opalised fossils and shells. Bright, multi-colour opal is the locality's hallmark.