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10 things you need to know about "Synthetic Opal"
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The patterns of Bello Opal fire are unified yet unique, making every stone special. You cannot find such vivid opal fire in any other man-made opal elsewhere. The profound character of Bello Opal is more desirable than any other man-made opals, imitating the iridescence of the natural opal in all its glory.
Properties comparison to natural opal
Category | Polymer Impregnated Synthetic Opal | Natural Opal |
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Elements |
80% Silica & 20% Resin | Silica & Water |
MOHS Hardness |
4 | 3-5.5 |
Specific Gravity |
1.80-1.90 | 1.98-2.20 |
Heat Resistance |
130 degree C. | 100 degree C. |
Color Range |
OP01 to OP92 |
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Size Range |
1.2mm to 50mm + |
Thickness Range |
0.2mm to 18mm |
Options for fire pattern |
A cut (dot pattern) , B cut ( horizontal stripe pattern), C cut ( Vertical stripe pattern) |
Degree of transparency |
Relatively low |
Jewelry Plating |
Bello Opal® could work well with jewelry plating |
Chemical Resistance |
Thinner, Methanol, Acetone |
Glass Compatibility |
Bello Opal® is not glass compatible. Please refer to "Galaxy Opal" |
Guarantee on quality |
No Cracking, Crazing or Yellowing |
Limitation |
Bello Opal® sheet cannot bend like plastic, it doesn't have elasticity |