Following is a transcript of the video. Narrator: High-quality black opal can cost over $10,000 per carat, making it one of the world's most expensive gemstones. But mining black opal isn't easy.

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High-quality black opal can cost over $10,000 per carat, making it one of the world's most expensive gemstones. Over 90% of black opals come from Australia, but they aren't easy to find.