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10 things you need to know about "Synthetic Opal"
Bello Opal® Jelly Collection rough stone (Polymer Impregnated Synthetic Opal) is only available in irregular size and shape. You may order opal rough by gram/kilo. And as the rough stones are unpolished, you may find that the stone color is different from product color. If you have any questions on this issue, please contact with our Sanwa Sales Team.
Jelly Opal rough is irregular shape and displays vertical fire on the side.
Jelly Opal is available in different kinds of design, such as cabochon or round beads...etc
Jelly Opal color is relatively translucent.
Due to the translucent feature, there could be bigger color difference among different size & shape.
Upper : Jelly Opal rough
Bottom : Bello Opal rough
Left : Bello Opal cabochon
Right : Jelly Opal cabochon
| Category | Polymer Impregnated Synthetic Opal | Natural Opal |
|---|---|---|
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 OP545 |
|---|---|
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 |
