Glow with gentle cosmic light using our Starlight Nebula Opal™ Rough Block. This refined Lab-Crafted™ imitation opal features a soft pastel yellow base illuminated by delicate rainbow fire that drifts through the material like scattered starlight. The color play is airy and luminous rather than bold, with pastel flashes of pink, green, blue, and gold appearing beneath the surface. This resin-based imitation opal lapidary rough is engineered for cutting, carving, and inlay, ideal for designs that favor lightness, elegance, and subtle brilliance. Product Specifications Material Starlight Nebula Opal™ (Lab-Crafted™ Imitation) Color Play Primary: Pastel Yellow | Fire: Rainbow Form Rough Block / Stone Hardness 2 on the Mohs scale Heat Resistance Up to 250°F / 120°C Composition Approximately 80% Resin / 20% Silica (varies by color) Why Choose Nebula Opal™? Soft Rainbow Glow: Pastel yellow body diffuses multicolor fire into a light, star-like shimmer. Stable & Maker-Friendly: Resin-based composition offers consistency and resistance to cracking, crazing, and yellowing compared to many natural opals. Even, Non-Directional Patterning: Gentle internal flow produces clean, predictable results when cutting. Trade-Term Search Coverage: Sometimes compared to materials sold as aurora opal in the imitation-opal market, while maintaining the softer, luminous character unique to Nebula Opal™. Creative Applications Lapidary Cutting: Ideal for cabochons emphasizing internal glow and pastel fire. Inlay Work: Adds light, luminous accents to wood, metal, resin, and composite designs. Carving & Accents: Perfect for pendants, rings, beads, and sculptural elements with an ethereal palette. Craft & Design: Well-suited for knives, pens, instruments, and refined statement pieces. Please Note: Nebula Opal™ can withstand heat up to approximately 250°F; avoid exposing to higher temperatures. Color intensity and rainbow fire distribution will vary with lighting and cut orientation. The piece you receive will be rough cut and may show visible cut marks on one or more faces.
