Capture the enchanting magic of the northern lights with our Aurora Crushed Astral Opal™. This stunning lab-created opal features a vibrant, hot pink base that dances with shimmering flashes of pink and red fire. An absolutely magical choice for your collection of ring making supplies and jewelry making supplies, this synthetic opal brings a brilliant, otherworldly beauty to any design. Product Specifications Material Astral Opal™ (Lab-Grown Synthetic Opal, 80% Silica, 20% Polymer) Color Play Primary: Vibrant Pink | Fire: Rainbow Grain Sizes Fine (0.3mm - 0.5mm), Medium (1mm - 2mm) Hardness 4 on the Mohs scale Heat Resistance Up to 250°F / 120°C Why Choose Our Crushed Astral Opal™? Enchanting Fire & Color: Meticulously grown to display a brilliant and magical range of color flashes. Unmatched Stability: Guaranteed not to crack, craze, or yellow over time, offering superior durability over natural opal. Easy to Work With: Softer composition is perfect for inlay, turning, and cabbing without splintering. Coverage: One gram is enough for 3-5 standard ring inlays or to fill a 1.5" x 1.5" (4cm x 4cm) area at a depth of approx. 1mm. Creative Applications Jewelry & Ring Inlay: Create magical or fantasy-themed custom jewelry that seems to glow from within. Custom Woodworking: Add a surprising and vibrant pop of color to knots and voids in your woodworking projects. Resin Art & Casting: Perfect for creating enchanting dice, pendants, and art pieces with a feminine touch. Pen Turning: Craft custom pen blanks that are bursting with vibrant, magical energy. Pro-Tip: The opal's true vibrancy is revealed when "wet" or mixed with a binder (like resin or CA glue). For the most dramatic color, prepare your inlay channel with a dark base, such as black paint or dyed epoxy.
