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Properties comparsion to natural opal:
Category | Lab-Grown Opal | Natural Opal |
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Academic name |
Polymer Impregnated Synthetic Opal | N/A |
Collection |
Bello Opal | N/A |
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 |
OP01 to OP96 |
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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) |
Degree of transparency |
Relatively low |
Jewelry Plating |
Bello Opal® could work well with jewelry plating |
Chemical Resistance |
Thinner, Methanol, Acetone |
Glass Compatibility |
Bello Opal® is not glass compatible. Please refer to "Galaxy Opal" |
Guarantee on quality |
No Cracking, Crazing or Yellowing |
Limitation |
Bello Opal® sheet cannot bend like plastic, it doesn't have elasticity |