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Lagoon Crushed Opal - The Opal Dealer

Lagoon Crushed Opal

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Product Description

Dive into tropical waters with our Lagoon Crushed Opal. This stunning lab-created opal captures the serene and vibrant colors of a coastal lagoon. It features a rich blue and teal base that shimmers with brilliant flashes of sea-green fire, as if the ocean itself is captured within each stone. A tranquil yet lively choice for your collection of ring making supplies and jewelry making supplies, this synthetic opal will bring the natural beauty of the coast to your designs.


Product Specifications

Material Synthetic Crushed Opal (Silica & Polymer)
Color Play Primary: Teal-Blue | Fire: 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 Opal?

  • Coastal Fire & Color: Meticulously grown to display a beautiful mix of ocean blue and sea green with a gentle, tranquil shimmer.
  • 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 oceanic, beach-themed, or nature-inspired custom jewelry.
  • Custom Woodworking: Creates a stunning "river" or water effect when used to fill voids in wood slabs.
  • Resin Art & Casting: The perfect choice for ocean-themed resin pours, serene coasters, and art pieces that capture the sea.
  • Pen Turning: Craft custom pen blanks that evoke the calm and beauty of a tranquil lagoon.

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, 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) 
Reviews

Customer Reviews

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Stacey Morse
Lagoon Crushed Opal

The Lagoon Opal is absolutely beautiful!

Thank you for your review Stacey! Good luck with your projects

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Dale Moody
Similar to the Black Emerald, but a little more blue.

This is a nice opal. Similar to the Black Emerald, but a little more blue in it. I tried using a black background at first, but wasn't completely satisfied with the look of the ring. I hate to waste opal by digging it out, but there's not much point to having a ring you're not satisfied with since you're not likely to wear it. The opal is wasted either way. So put it back on the lathe and dig it out I did. Then I used up almost all of the remaining opal I had filling in the channel completely with opal with no pigment added. The results are much better. I haven't taken a picture of the finished product yet, but perhaps I'll add a picture in the future. This isn't my favorite opal so far, but it is a nice opal. I'll be buying more.

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