Astral Opal™ Lapidary Rough

Astral Opal™ rough is a polymer-impregnated synthetic opal with a fully ordered silica lattice structure. The material is formed through a slow self-assembly process that mirrors natural opal formation, then stabilized through polymer impregnation to prevent dehydration and crazing. Designed for cutting, shaping, and fabrication where consistent color and durability are required.