Imitation Opal (Oparex Nebula Opal)

Oparex® Nebula opal is created by mixing silica and resin. It results in a non-directional wave pattern that looks similar to nebula and aurora. The patterns and sizes of the waves are inconsistent, therefore, every piece is unique.
The color might be influenced by the level of the waves. The color chart is for reference only.

OLP300

OLP301

OLP302

OLP303

OLP305

OLP306

OLP307

OLP308

OLP311

OLP313

OLP314

OLP316

OLP317

OLP321

OLP322

OLP323

OLP324

OLP326

OLP328

OLP330

OLP331

OLP332

OLP334

OLP335

OLP336

OLP338

OLP340

OLP341

OLP345

OLP346

OLP350

OLP355

OLP356

OLP370

OLP373

OLP374

OLP375

OLP376

OLP377

OLP380

OLP383

OLP384

OLP389

OLP390

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Properties comparison between synthetic opal and imitation opal

Category	Polymer Impregnated Synthetic Opal	Resin Colloidal Imitation Opal
Elements	80% Silica & 20% Resin	25% Silica & 75% Resin
MOHS Hardness	4	2
Specific Gravity	1.80-1.90	1.35-1.40
Heat Resistance	130 degree C.	130 degree C.

Product Features

Options for fire pattern	A cut, B cut & C cut	Non-directional wave pattern
Degree of transparency	Relatively low	Relatively high
Jewelry Plating	Suitable	Not suitable
Chemical Resistance	Thinner, Methanol, Acetone	Methanol
Glass Compatibility	Synthetic Opal is not glass compatible. Please refer to "Galaxy Opal"	Oparex Opal is not glass compatible. Please refer to "Galaxy Opal"