Bello Opal® doublet and
triplet (Polymer Impregnated Synthetic
Opal) provide new design options and they could be more cost effective than solid opal.
OPAL DOUBLETNumber of layers: 2 Top layer: Bello Opal ( Lab-grown synthetic opal ) Bottom layer: Colored Stone |
OPALETNumber of layers: 2 Top layer: Resin Bottom layer: Bello Opal ( Lab-grown synthetic opal) |
GLASS/CRYSTAL OPAL DOUBLETNumber of layers: 2 Top layer: Glass or Crystal Bottom layer: Bello Opal ( Lab-grown synthetic opal) |
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 |