Unleash the power of a roaring fire with our number one bestseller, Black Fire Crushed Astral Opal™. This iconic lab-created opal features a deep black base that smolders with intense flashes of red, orange, and green fire. As our most popular choice for ring making supplies and jewelry making supplies, this synthetic opal brings an unmatched energy and burning passion to your most important projects. Product Specifications Material Astral Opal™ (Lab-Grown Synthetic Opal, 80% Silica, 20% Polymer) Color Play Primary: Deep Black | Fire: Rainbow (Red, Orange, Green) Grain Sizes Large (2 mm – 3.5 mm), Medium (1 mm – 2 mm), Fine (0.3 mm – 0.5 mm), Ultra Fine (< 0.35 mm) Hardness 4 on the Mohs scale Heat Resistance Up to 250°F / 120°C Why Choose Our Crushed Astral Opal™? Intense Fire & Color: Meticulously grown to display a fiery and brilliant spectrum 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: The top choice for creating passionate, eye-catching jewelry that makes a bold statement. Custom Woodworking: Creates a dramatic "lava flow" effect when filling voids in woods like maple or cherry. Resin Art & Casting: The perfect material for galaxy-themed or volcanic-inspired resin pours and dice. Pen Turning: Craft premium pen blanks that look like they hold a smoldering fire within. Pro-Tip: The opal's true vibrancy is revealed when "wet" or mixed with a binder (like resin or CA glue). To enhance the dark base, we recommend preparing your inlay channel with black paint or dyed epoxy.
