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Amethyst Crushed Opal - The Opal Dealer

Amethyst Crushed Opal

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Product Description

Channel the royal elegance of the 'Gem of Fire' with our Amethyst Crushed Opal. This luxurious lab-created opal showcases a rich, deep purple base that erupts with brilliant flashes of red, blue, and orange fire. A truly majestic choice for your collection of ring making supplies and jewelry making supplies, this synthetic opal brings a sense of passion and creativity to any masterpiece.


Product Specifications

Material Synthetic Crushed Opal (Silica & Polymer)
Color Play Primary: Light Purple | Fire: Rainbow
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 Opal?

  • Regal Fire & Color: Meticulously grown to display a royal and passionate mix of color flashes.
  • 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: Create regal or fantasy-inspired custom jewelry that looks like a priceless artifact.
  • Custom Woodworking: Provides a rich, jewel-toned accent when filling knots and voids in light or dark woods.
  • Resin Art & Casting: Mix into resin for luxurious coasters, dice, and art pieces with a vibrant energy.
  • Pen Turning: Craft custom pen blanks fit for royalty with their deep purple and fiery brilliance.

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 color, prepare your inlay channel with a dark base, such as black paint or dyed epoxy.

Everything You Need to Know About Crushed Opal

About Our Crushed Opal

Our Crushed Opal is a high-quality, lab-created material composed of silica and polymer. The polymer stabilizes the opal, making it significantly more durable and far less prone to cracking or crazing. These are common issues in natural opals that often make them unsuitable for everyday wear, especially in jewelry that sees regular use.

Natural opal is beautiful but fragile, and many jewelers advise against wearing it daily. Our synthetic opal solves that problem. It retains the vibrant look of natural opal while offering the strength and stability needed for long-term, daily use.

Thanks to its slightly softer composition, our synthetic opal is also easier to work with. It is ideal for turning, cabbing, inlay, and other artistic applications. It resists fading over time and holds up well against common chemicals such as acetone and alcohol.



How Our Synthetic Opal Is Made

Our synthetic opal takes approximately one year to grow in a highly controlled environment. During this slow and meticulous process, uniform silica spheres self-assemble into a highly ordered lattice through sedimentation. This internal structure is what gives opal its signature play-of-color.

Once the opal structure is fully formed, it is carefully dried using controlled conditions that preserve the integrity of the silica lattice. After drying, the porous material is impregnated with a polymer resin under vacuum. This stabilizes the opal’s structure, enhances its optical brilliance, and transforms it into a vibrant, gem-quality synthetic opal.

After the opal has fully formed, it is cut into rough stones, then crushed and sifted into four optimized sizes:

  • LARGE: 2 to 3mm pieces

  • MEDIUM: 1 to 2mm pieces

  • FINE: 0.3 to 0.5mm pieces

  • POWDER: Ultra-fine particles

 


How Lab-Created Crushed Opal Performs

Our product photos show Crushed Opal in its "wet" state, which is how it will appear once a binding medium such as adhesive, resin, or nail polish is applied. This is when the opal’s full vibrancy and depth of color are revealed, especially under natural lighting.

Please note:

  • Due to the crushing process, some pieces may appear less colorful when dry. (Incorporating the opal into your project will show its full potential)

  • Fine and Powder sizes may look lighter in their dry form but become much more vibrant when used.

  • Color appearance may vary slightly depending on your screen settings.

 


Crushed Opal Heat Resistance

Our Crushed Opal can tolerate heat up to 266°F (130°C). Use caution when applying heat, especially with tools like torches or soldering irons, and proceed at your own risk. This product is NOT compatible with borosilicate glass.

Shipping & Processing

Processing Times & Shipping Offers: 

  • Processing Times: 1-3 Business Days *Unless otherwise specified
  • US orders over $50 are eligible for Free Ground Shipping via USPS (estimated 3-5 business days) 
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Perfect for my ring inlay designs and shipped so fast! Just great.

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As usual just the best quality and the best customer service. Love it!

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