Mini Vial of Nuclear Green Crushed Opal

Product Information: 

Material Type: Lab Created Nuclear Green Crushed Opal & Glass Vial with Cork
Color: Green *NUCLEAR GREEN GLOWS UNDER BLACKLIGHT
Unit of Measurement: Grams
Grain Size: Medium (0.5mm to 2mm Stones) & Fine (1.5mm and smaller)
Quantity: 1 Gram, 3 Gram, & 5 Gram Options
Material Information: 80% silica & 20% resin 
Heat Resistance: Up to a rough estimate of 250 degrees Fahrenheit
MOHS Hardness: 4

Why choose a Vial?

The glass vial makes it easy to hold and handle. Allowing you to have more control of how much crushed opal is being used at a time. Try our vials for your next inlay project or craft!

Color Description:

PRIMARY COLOR: Green

SECONDARY COLORS:  MORE GREEN!

NUCLEAR GREEN GLOWS UNDER BLACKLIGHT

Nuclear Green Crushed Opal is rich with a toxic chemical green color that could have only been created in a mad scientist’s lab. This color will ooze right in front of your eyes with its vibrant coloring. Perfect for any daring experiments you are looking for in your next project.

What is Nuclear Green Crushed Opal?

Nuclear Green Crushed Opal is a synthetic lab-made material that consists of Silica and Polymer rather than hydrated silica (natural opal). The polymer stabilizes our opal which in turn makes it easier for jewelry making. You will experience less cracking and crazing that can be detrimental when using natural opal in jewelry. By using a polymer it also creates a slightly softer product making it superior for turning and cabbing. Our crushed opal does not fall victim to color fading and is resistant to chemicals such as acetone and alcohol. 

Crushed Opal takes around one year to grow in a controlled environment. This is a complex process of layering to create the unique color patterns. The first form of synthetic opal is a rough cut of stone. This rough cut synthetic stone is then crushed down and sifted into the desired stone sizes. After our testing we determined the perfect stone sizes to offer; Large, Medium, Fine, and Powder forms. 

Our photos are representing our crushed opal by what it will look like "wet" or when added to your project. Adding an adhesive, glue, resin, nail polish, and/or etc. to our opal brings it to life. Opal will look best in natural lighting or once added to your project. The crushing process may make the stone pieces appear less colorful to the naked human eye but do not be fouled; this product comes to life once in use. Fine sized can look lighter in color due to the crushing process, but once again will brighten up with use. Our Crushed Opal may not be as vibrant until in use. Please try our products in your project for best color results. *Color on your screen can appear differently from device to device, please keep this in mind.

Please keep in mind that the material can only withstand heat up to a rough estimate of 250 degrees Fahrenheit. Please proceed at your own risk.

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Why is Our Crushed Opal Transparent?

The transparent nature of our crushed opal allows the inlay material to be color shifting. This means that every color of crushed opal has a base color and a secondary color that can be visible depending on how you use the product. We suggest painting the inlay space before placing the stones because this will allow you to control the color play. If you want a rich and great looking inlay, try painting the inlay space black. If you want to bring out the base color or secondary colors, try painting the inlay space with a similar color. 

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Packaging, Pricing, Sizing, and Quantities:

Packaging:

• Crushed Opal will be packaged in a small glass vial with bubble wrap for protection

Pricing:

• 1 Gram of Medium Starting at USD $10.00
• 3 Grams of Medium Starting at USD $23.60 - 21% Off Single Gram Pricing
• 5 Grams of Medium Starting at USD $36.00 - 27% Off Single Gram Pricing
  
  
• 1 Gram of Fine Starting at USD $11.00
• 3 Grams of Fine Starting at USD $26.30 - 20% Off Single Gram Pricing
• 5 Grams of Fine Starting at USD $40.25 - 26% Off Single Gram Pricing

Sizing & Quantities:

• THIS PRODUCT IS SOLD BY THE GRAM
• One gram of crushed opal roughly fills a space of 1.5" X 1.5" X 0.5-1mm 
• Grain Size - Medium Size: 0.5mm to 2mm Stones Fine Size: 1.5mm and smaller 

The Uses For a Vial of Crushed Opal: 

Add water to the vial for display
Cabinet of Curiosities 
Wire wrap the vial and create a necklace

The Uses Of Crushed Opal: 

Bladesmithing 
Casting Projects
Jewelry/Ring Making
Nail Art
Other Inlay Projects
Pen Turning
Photography/Displays 
Resin Art
Woodworking

Processing Times & Shipping Offers: 

• Processing Times: 1-3 Business Days *Unless otherwise specified
• US orders over $35 are eligible for Free Ground USPS Shipping (estimated 3-5 business days) 
  

Resources: 

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Contact Us: 

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Our lab-grown opal, also known as synthetic opal or man-made opal, is a marvel of science, capturing the dazzling beauty of natural opal in a controlled environment. The result is a gemstone material with spectacular, consistent color and fire. While created in a lab, it shares the same fundamental composition as its natural counterpart: silica.

Lab-grown opal provides a brilliant and ethical alternative to mined opal. It offers not only affordability but also enhanced durability for creative projects. Unlike natural opal, which can be prone to cracking or crazing, our opal is stabilized with a polymer. This special impregnation process makes the material much stronger and easier to work with, perfect for jewelry, ring making, and other crafts. Please note, because of this polymer stabilization, the material cannot be exposed to the high heat of activities like glassblowing.

The Creation Process

Growing opal is a slow and precise art that mimics nature's own method, refined by science. The entire process, from start to finish, can take over a year to complete.

Step 1: Forming the Foundation

The journey begins with a solution of microscopic silica spheres suspended in water. This solution is the basic building block of opal. Nothing can be rushed here; the silica must be allowed to settle naturally.

Step 2: The Long Wait for Color

Over several months, these tiny silica spheres gradually sink and stack themselves into a highly ordered, tightly packed lattice. It is this perfectly uniform structure that gives opal its unique magic. As light passes through, the structure acts like a prism, diffracting the light and splitting it into a vibrant, dancing spectrum of color. This phenomenon is known as "play-of-color."

Step 3: Stabilization and Hardening

Once the silica structure is perfectly formed, the water is slowly and carefully removed. The material is then infused with a polymer to add strength and stability. This crucial step enhances the opal's durability, making it resistant to impact and cracking. The block is then allowed to fully harden into a solid mass.

Step 4: Revealing the Beauty

The rough block of lab-grown opal is now ready to be transformed. Just like a natural gemstone, it is skillfully cut, shaped, and polished to reveal the breathtaking patterns and colors locked inside. This process results in a stunning material ready for endless creative applications.

Processing Times & Shipping Offers: 

• Processing Times: 1-3 Business Days *Unless otherwise specified
• US orders over $35 are eligible for Free Ground Shipping via USPS (estimated 3-5 business days)