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Mila
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Is it a fossil?

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Here’s an opal from Lightning Ridge. Is it a fossil?

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If it was from Nevada, or where ever I guess, looks like a bone surface on the marrow side. I dont have precious ones like Lightning Ridge.
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PinkDiamond wrote:Thanks again, Mila. Whenever I click on your posts I know I'll be treated to something unique and spellbinding due to the way you shoot your videos. Kudos!! And thanks for another wonderful look at the unusual things you find. :)

Thank you!
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SwordfishMining wrote:If it was from Nevada, or where ever I guess, looks like a bone surface on the marrow side. I dont have precious ones like Lightning Ridge.

Thank you! The guy who sold it said, it might be a coral.
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yes it looks like coral fossil ..although not 100% sure
cool piece :)
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