💎 15% Impregnated White Opal w/ Orange Fire — Warm, Luminous Play-of-Color This lab-created opal is formed from microscopic silica spheres arranged into the precise, repeating lattice that gives opal its signature play-of-color, then infused with polymer resin (approximately 15%). A bright, milky body tone pairs with warm, directional flashes of orange and amber fire, letting the color glow with a soft, luminous warmth as it shifts across the surface. The 15–20% resin content places it in the middle of our opal lineup — more resilient and forgiving to cut than resin-free opal, yet harder and more durable than the high-resin Aurora material, and it takes a clean polish for both faceting and cabbing. Cheerful and radiant, this combination has a gentle, sunlit character that suits both delicate and bold designs — a versatile, eye-catching choice for faceted stones, cabochons, inlay, and everyday jewelry. ✨ Key Features: Body Color: Bright, milky white — a soft, pale backdrop that glows Fire / Play-of-Color: Warm orange and amber flashes with a sunlit character Pattern: Directional flashes with rich, broad spectral hues Composition: Silica with approximately 15–20% polymer resin (~15%) Workability: More resilient and forgiving to cut than resin-free opal, yet harder and more durable than high-resin Aurora material — suitable for both faceting and cabbing Hardness: ~4 on the Mohs scale — best suited for faceted stones, cabochons, and inlay in protected settings Heat Resistance: Up to ~140 °C (284 °F) — keep cool, low heat only Best For: Faceting, cabbing, inlay, intarsia, and everyday jewelry A warm, approachable opal that works in nearly any design. Each piece is sold by weight. 📸 Additional Notes: Because this material contains resin, it has a heat limit around 140 °C (284 °F) — cut and polish wet, keep it cool, avoid ultrasonic cleaners, and use a cold dop or low-heat method rather than hot dop wax. If you would like to see additional pictures of the piece(s) you're interested in, please feel free to contact me. I'll be happy to provide more images for your review. The color of the stone in the photo may vary slightly, as not all computer monitors are calibrated the same.
