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10 things you need to know about "Synthetic Opal"
Bello Opal® Jelly Collection (Polymer Impregnated Synthetic Opal ) is
composed by 80% silica & 20% resin. It has a more translucent color for
light color 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 colors. Jelly opal is reminiscent of the beautiful natural opal.
Jelly Opal (Lab-grown impregnated
synthetic opal) is available in different kinds of design. If you have new idea
of application, please contact with SANWA Sales Team and we will propose the
best solution for your projects.
Please click on the following product category icon to explore further on our Synthetic 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 |
Op501 to OP545 |
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Size Range |
1.2mm to 50mm + |
Thickness Range |
0.2mm to 18mm |
Options for fire pattern |
A cut (dot pattern) , B cut ( horizontal stripe pattern), C cut ( Vertical stripe pattern) |
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 |
Limitations |
Jelly Opal sheet cannot bend like plastic, it doesn't have elasticity. |