Crystals from Australia

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Crystals from Australia — Ancient Continent, Unique Minerals Australia's geological history spans over 4 billion years — making it one of the oldest and most stable continental landmasses on earth. This deep geological time has produced minerals found nowhere else. Australia supplies roughly 90% of the world's precious opal, with Lightning Ridge (black opal), Coober Pedy (white opal), and Queensland (boulder opal) being the legendary mining districts. The ancient Archean rocks of Western Australia produce chrysoprase in vivid apple-green — some of the finest in the world. Mookaite jasper from the Mooka Creek area of Western Australia is a silicified radiolarite with swirling patterns in red, yellow, cream, and purple — colors derived from the fossilized remains of ancient marine organisms. Prehnite from the Wave Hill district in Northern Territory occurs in translucent botryoidal masses with a distinctive sea-green color. Australian agate and thunderegg specimens from Queensland and New South Wales are prized for their unique patterns shaped by the continent's volcanic history. Explore more origins on our Interactive World Map . Browse all green crystals or jasper specimens . Free US shipping on orders over $150. Frequently Asked Questions What crystals come from Australia? Australia is the world's premier source of precious opal (black, white, and boulder varieties), along with mookaite jasper, chrysoprase, prehnite, sapphire (from the New England region of NSW), and various agates. The continent's extreme geological age — over 4 billion years — produces minerals with unique characteristics not found in younger geological formations. What is mookaite jasper? Mookaite is a silicified radiolarite found near Mooka Creek in Western Australia. It formed from the fossilized remains of ancient marine radiolarians (microscopic organisms) that were gradually replaced by silica. The result is a colorful stone with swirling patterns in red, yellow, cream, and purple. Each pie