Bello Opal® (Polymer Impregnated Synthetic Opal) is available in 96 different colors, such as green opal, blue opal, white opal, pink opal, yellow opal, purple opal, black opal…etc Bello Opal exhibits both dot and stripe fire patterns. Stripe fire pattern shows a fresh image of Bello Opal. You may choose either B cut or C cut. B cut represents horizontal stripe pattern and C cut represents vertical stripe pattern.
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 OP96 |
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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 |