Add a pop of electric fun with our Bubblegum Crushed Astral Opal™! This vibrant lab-created opal features a bold, hot pink base with sweet flashes of yellow and green fire. But the real magic happens under UV light, where it comes alive with a stunning neon glow. A playful and exciting choice for your ring making supplies and jewelry making supplies, this UV reactive opal brings a sweet, unforgettable energy to your designs. Product Specifications Material Astral Opal™ (Lab-Grown Synthetic Opal, 80% Silica, 20% Polymer) Color Play Primary: Hot Pink | Fire: Yellow & Green Special Property UV Reactive (Glows under Blacklight) 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™? UV Reactive Glow: Comes alive with a brilliant neon pink glow when exposed to a blacklight. Vibrant Fire & Color: Meticulously grown to display a fun and energetic pop 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 fun, playful, and vibrant jewelry that pops with color and glows under blacklight. Custom Woodworking: Add an unexpected and bold splash of neon to your woodworking projects. Resin Art & Casting: The ultimate choice for eye-catching resin pours, coasters, and art that transforms under UV light. Pen Turning: Craft custom pen blanks with a fun, candy-like appearance and a hidden glow. 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.
