閃電嶺
New South Wales, Australia
位於澳洲新南威爾斯的閃電嶺,是世界首要的黑蛋白石產地。
What it is known for
Lightning Ridge's deposits yield precious black opal — dark-bodied stone with intense play-of-colour — the most valuable type of opal.
What collectors look for
Black opal with vivid, well-patterned play-of-colour is the prize, commanding the highest opal prices.