Don't be fooled by this simple page.

Some of these stories have many pages and pictures !

Here's the archive of Murray's stories from the field

New digs at Andamooka Eating mud fly pies while scratching for the color. June 2003
On a miner's passing. The highest cost of the lust for the opal.
News from Coober Pedy Tough luck on the field.
Diesel Blue - The Dog A miner's dog is as important as a wife.
News from Coober Pedy More troubles, mixed with a little luck.
News from Andamooka Murray drives to Andamooka and finds just how hard it is to find the matrix.
On tour in America Kent and Kirsty make their annual trip to the US, selling to old customers and finding new ones.

Sometimes the opal makes it to just the right destination ! Or what do you do if you're a cutter and you are married?
How Opals can change your Life ! From hobby to retirement income to barter, the Opal wends its way into your life.
About Opal Triplets Here's an article that shows how triplets are made !
A trip to the opal fields A friend and good customer takes a 'holiday' in the opal fields. A story of the hardships and joy of opal mining.
Cutting a great parcel. This is a story about the cutting of the great "Suite Mintabie". Pictures and Movies.
About treated Andamooka matrix. Someone who treats and cuts this beautiful stone calls it "Barbecue"...(NEW)
The American Way to treat Matrix. Uncle George reveals his technique for treating matrix.(NEW)
A broken ring A harrowing tale of the ups and downs of cutting and selling the opal.
About the price of opal. An informal story about the foundations for the price of opal.
Success Stories This page is just for your own stories of success with the opal !

Last modified: August 20, 2007
Murray Willis