2025 Practical Introduction to Opal
About
This highly informative course comprises 1-day course of lectures & laboratory practical sessions (opal, instruments and microscopes are provide a for a hands-on experience).The course will mainly have an emphasis on practical application.
Some non-Australian opals are included. Treatments, synthetics and imitations will also be covered.
You will look at opal from a new perspective!
We will trust there is a rudimentary knowledge of opals, or you have completed the online GAA Opal course.
COURSE OUTLINE:
- Opal types
- Basic Gemmology
- Basic Geology
- Use of basic instruments: Loupes, Microscope, Light sources, UV lights etc.
- Basic identification procedures
ESSENTIAL STUDY FOR:
- Opal Enthusiasts
- Jewellery retailers
- Jewellery Manufacturers
- Gemstone dealers
- Gemstone buyers
- Those seeking a career in the Gem or Jewellery industry
- Fossickers & Lapidarists
Date
Saturday 20 September 2025 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM (UTC+11)Location
Gemmology House
128 Terry Street, Rozelle NSW 2039