Find perfect harmony in your next project with our Jade Astral Opal™ Rough Slab. Inspired by the timeless beauty of natural jade, this premium lab-created rough features a green base brought to life with a vibrant rainbow fire. A serene yet energetic choice for your collection of lapidary and jewelry making supplies, this synthetic opal rough delivers balanced, high-contrast color play perfect for cutting, carving, or inlay projects. Product Specifications Material Jade Astral Opal™ (Synthetic Polymer Impregnated) Color Play Primary: Green | Fire: Rainbow Form Rough Slab / Stone Dimensions & Weight See individual images for approximate dimensions and weight Hardness 4 on the Mohs scale Heat Resistance Up to 250°F / 120°C Composition 80% Silica / 20% Polymer Why Choose Astral Opal™? Natural Fire & Color: Meticulously grown to display a soothing light green body tone illuminated with vibrant rainbow fire. Unmatched Stability: Guaranteed not to crack, craze, or yellow over time, offering superior durability over natural opal. Consistent Quality: The year-long layering process ensures each piece has a unique yet consistently vivid pattern of color. Creative Applications Lapidary Cutting: Transform into cabochons, freeforms, or custom cuts for rings, pendants, and earrings. Inlay Work: Add serene, nature-inspired flashes to wood, resin, or metal projects. Wire Wrapping: The harmonious green with rainbow fire is ideal for balanced, eye-catching wire-wrapped jewelry. Craft & Design: Perfect for decorative accents in knives, pens, instruments, or art pieces. Please Note: Our lab-created opals can withstand heat up to approximately 250°F; avoid exposing them to high heat. Color and pattern may vary slightly from piece to piece. To display the opal's finished color, photos are taken after using a liquid medium. The piece you receive will be a rough cut and may not appear polished or glossy. We do our best to capture the true colors of each piece, but opal’s appearance can shift depending on lighting conditions.