Get a fresh, clean look with our Mint Crushed Astral Opal™. This delightful lab-created opal captures the light, refreshing color of freshly frozen mint. It features a soft, pastel-green base that shimmers with brilliant flashes of dark green and yellow fire. A delicate yet vibrant choice for your collection of ring making supplies and jewelry making supplies, this synthetic opal will bring a subtle, cool elegance to your next project. Product Specifications Material Astral Opal™ (Lab-Grown Synthetic Opal, 80% Silica, 20% Polymer) Color Play Primary: Mint | Fire: Blue & Green 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™? Subtle Fire & Color: Meticulously grown to display a beautiful mix of pastel green with refreshing flashes of darker green and yellow fire. 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 elegant, nature-themed, or subtle custom jewelry. Custom Woodworking: Fills knots and voids with a pop of fresh, delicate color. Resin Art & Casting: The perfect choice for creating serene art pieces, cool-toned coasters, and graceful pendants. Pen Turning: Craft custom pen blanks that evoke the calm and clean beauty of mint. 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. For a lighter, more delicate effect, try a white or light-colored base.
