Image Gallery: Opalised fossils from Lightning Ridge

Lightning Ridge in north-western New South Wales is a rich source of opals, and many beautiful and valuable opalised fossils have been found there. These opalised fossils date from the Cretaceous Period, with specimens coming from many animal groups including dinosaurs, marine reptiles, fish, early mammals and molluscs, as well as fossils of parts of plants.

Opalised stegosaurid ulna Opalised stegosaurid ulna
Opalised theropod dinosaur tooth Opalised theropod dinosaur tooth
Opalised turtle leg bone Opalised turtle leg bone
Opalised yabby buttons Opalised yabby buttons