Bello Opal® Jelly
Collection (Polymer Impregnated Synthetic
Opal ) has the same composition as the original collection. It has a more translucent
colour for light colour opal, such as white opal, light blue opal, light green
opal, light pink opal…etc. You may also call it “Jelly Opal”. It is available
in 45 different colours. Jelly opal is reminiscent of the beautiful natural
opal.
Jelly Opal exhibits both horizontal and vertical fire. For horizontal fire, it is generally described as “dot pattern”. This is the most popular option.
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 |
OP501 to OP552 |
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Degree of transparency |
Light color series are more translucent and OP531 has the highest degree of transparency. |
Jewelry Plating |
Jelly Opal could work well with jewelry plating |
Chemical Resistance |
Alcohol |
Glass Compatibility |
Jelly Opal is not glass compatible. Please refer to "Galaxy Opal". |
Guarantee on quality |
No Cracking, Crazing or Yellowing |