What Are Rough Opals?

Rough opals are opal stones sold in their natural, uncut, and unpolished state. They allow cutters and collectors to unlock the gem’s hidden beauty through shaping and polishing, or to appreciate them as geological treasures in their raw form.

• Lapidary Rough: Perfect for cutting and polishing into finished gemstones.

• Specimen Rough: Natural opal pieces kept intact for collecting and display.

• Variety of Origins: Rough opals sourced from Coober Pedy, Lightning Ridge, Mintabie, Boulder fields, and more.
   

Each rough opal is unique, offering its own potential and surprises once worked.

 

Types of Rough Opals We Offer

Our collection of rough opals includes a diverse range from across Australia:

• Coober Pedy Rough Opal: Known for classic white and crystal opals with vivid play of colour.

• Lightning Ridge Rough Opal: Source of rare black and crystal opals with deep tones.

• Mintabie Rough Opal: Renowned for clarity and striking contrasts.

• Boulder Rough Opal: Opal veins intertwined with ironstone, producing unique patterns.
   

Whether you’re after small parcels for practice cutting or rare larger pieces for serious projects, we supply rough opal to suit every level of enthusiast.
 

 

Why Choose Rough Opals?

Rough opals give you the chance to:

• Cut Your Own Gemstones: Shape and polish raw stones into one-of-a-kind jewellery.

• Collect Natural Treasures: Keep opals exactly as they formed in the earth.

• Discover Hidden Fire: Many rough stones reveal dazzling colour once worked.

• Own Affordable Pieces: Rough opals are often more accessible than cut and set gems.
   

They represent the beginning of every opal’s journey, from the outback to finished jewellery.

 

Why Buy from MD’s Ozzie Opals?

• Ethically Sourced Rough: Direct from trusted Australian miners.

• Worldwide Shipping: Rough opals delivered securely across the globe.

• Carefully Selected: Hand-picked stones with colour potential and natural beauty.

• Options for All: Parcels, single stones, specimens, and larger rough available.
   

 

Shop Rough Opals – Raw Gems Delivered Worldwide

Whether you’re a professional cutter, a hobbyist lapidary, or simply an admirer of natural gemstones, our collection of rough opals offers endless possibilities. Each stone is a unique piece of Australia’s geological heritage, waiting to reveal its brilliance.

Browse our range today and discover the excitement of working with natural rough opals from Australia.