Alien Bloodstone Crushed Opal

Unleash cosmic chaos with Alien Bloodstone Crushed Astral Opal™. This premium lab-created opal evokes the aftermath of an intergalactic battle, featuring a deep blue-green base speckled with brilliant flashes of red and yellow fire. A standout choice for your collection of ring making supplies or jewelry making supplies, this synthetic opal brings an otherworldly, dramatic flair to any project. Product Specifications Material Astral Opal™ (Lab-Grown Synthetic Opal, 80% Silica, 20% Polymer) Color Play Primary: Deep Blue-Green | Fire: Red, Yellow & Green Grain Sizes Large (2 mm – 3.5 mm), Medium (1 mm – 2 mm), Fine (0.35 mm – 1 mm), Ultra Fine (< 0.35 mm) Hardness 4 on the Mohs scale Heat Resistance Up to 250°F / 120°C Why Choose Our Crushed Astral Opal™? Dramatic Fire & Color: Meticulously grown to display a chaotic and beautiful mix of vibrant 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: Perfect for sci-fi and fantasy-themed jewelry that tells a story. Custom Woodworking: Fill knots, cracks, and other voids with what looks like a captured nebula. Resin Art & Casting: Create otherworldly dice, coasters, and art pieces with spectacular depth. Pen Turning: Craft custom pen blanks that look like they've been forged in a distant galaxy. 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.