Unleash your inner fantasy with our Dragon's Egg Crushed Astral Opal™. This mystical lab-created opal looks as though it was cracked from a legendary dragon's egg, revealing a hoard of precious gems. It features a mesmerizing blue-green base that shimmers with a fiery rainbow color play. A powerful and fantastical choice for your collection of ring making supplies and jewelry making supplies, this synthetic opal will bring a touch of mythical lore to your next project. Product Specifications Material Astral Opal™ (Lab-Grown Synthetic Opal, 80% Silica, 20% Polymer) Color Play Primary: Teal | Fire: Rainbow Grain Sizes Large (2 mm – 3.5 mm), Medium (1 mm – 2 mm), Fine (0.35 mm – 1 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™? Mythical Fire & Color: Meticulously grown to display a captivating blend of blue and green with a brilliant rainbow flash. 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: Ideal for creating fantasy, medieval, or dragon-themed custom jewelry. Custom Woodworking: Add a touch of magic to knots and voids in your woodworking projects. Resin Art & Casting: The perfect choice for creating fantasy-themed art pieces, enchanting dice, and powerful pendants. Pen Turning: Craft custom pen blanks that evoke the scales of a dragon and the magic of a hidden realm. 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 fire, use a dark base, such as black paint or dyed epoxy.
