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10 things you need to know about "Synthetic Opal"

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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.

 

Bello Opal
(Jelly Opal)

Polymer Impregnated Synthetic Opal

Elements: 80% Silica & 20% Resin
FEATURES:
  • Grown in laboratory over time
  • Resin is impregnated
  • Long-time Stable, No Cracking, Crazing or Yellowing
  • Intense Play of Color
  • Vertical fire displays the unique growth pattern
  • Horizontal and vertical fire
  • Some translucent colors with opal fire
  • Plentiful color variation
  • Available in 45 colors

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    synthetic opal

    COLOR CHART (A cut)

    opal beads

    ROUND BEADS

    synthetic opal rough

    ROUGH STONE

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    Properties comparison to natural opal
    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.
    Product Features
    Color Range
    		 Op501 to OP545
    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.