Bello Opal® Galaxy Collection (Mineral Type Created Opal) is composed by silica & very small portion of water. This opal is made to be compatible with COE 33 (borosilicate glass). It is the mainstream opal for lampworking glass art. It is as known as “Galaxy Opal”, “Created Opal” and “Gilson Opal”. It is available in 14 opal colours, such as water opal, milky opal, black opal, blue opal, pink opal and fire opal.
Galaxy Opal is available in many different shapes and sizes. Custom shape is welcomed.
There are two kinds of patterns available, A cut (dot pattern) and B cut (horizontal stripe pattern).
Category | Mineral Type Created Opal | Natural Opal |
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Elements |
Silica & Water | Silica & Water |
MOHS Hardness |
5.5 | 3-5.5 |
Specific Gravity |
1.90-2.2 | 1.98-2.20 |
Heat Resistance |
900 degree C. | 100 degree C. |
Color Range |
OP701 to OP714 |
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Size Range |
1.2mm to 50mm + |
Thickness Range |
0.5mm to 18mm |
Options for fire pattern |
A cut (dot pattern), B cut (horizontal stripe pattern), C cut (Vertical stripe pattern) |
Jewelry Plating |
Galaxy Opal could work well with jewelry plating |
Chemical Resistance |
Thinner, Methanol, Acetone |
Glass Compatibility |
Galaxy Opal is glass compatible |
Guarantee on quality |
No Cracking, Crazing or Yellowing |
Limitation |
Galaxy Opal sheet cannot bend like plastic, it doesn't have elasticity |