Aurora Astral Opal™ Rough

Add radiant fire and color to your work with Aurora Astral Opal™ Rough. This luminous lab-grown opal features a vibrant pink base alive with brilliant rainbow fire, making it a versatile favorite for both bold and elegant designs. Crafted for reliability and visual impact, this Astral Opal™ rough slab is an essential material for professional lapidary and jewelry making supplies. Expect consistent structure, intense color play, and dependable performance without the risks associated with natural opal. Product Specifications Material Astral Opal™ (Lab-Grown Opal, 80% Silica, 20% Polymer) Color Play Primary: Vibrant Pink | Fire: Rainbow Form Rough Slab / Stone Dimensions & Weight See individual images for approximate dimensions and weight Hardness 4 on the Mohs scale Heat Resistance Up to 250°F / 120°C Why Choose Our Opal Rough? Brilliant Rainbow Fire: Grown to deliver vivid, multi-color flashes across a saturated pink base for maximum versatility. Astral Opal™ Stability: Our proprietary Astral Opal™ formulation is guaranteed not to crack, craze, or yellow over time. Consistent Quality: A controlled, year-long growth process ensures dependable cutting behavior with unique yet repeatable color patterns. Creative Applications Lapidary Cutting: Cut into cabochons, freeforms, or matched sets for rings, pendants, and earrings. Inlay Work: Add bright pink and rainbow fire accents to wood, resin, or metal inlays. Wire Wrapping: Create vibrant, eye-catching wire-wrapped pieces with strong color presence. Craft & Design: Ideal for knives, pens, instruments, and decorative art requiring clean structure and high color payoff. Please Note: Our lab-grown opals can withstand heat up to approximately 250°F; avoid exposing them to high heat. Color and pattern vary from piece to piece due to the layered growth process. Photos are taken with a liquid medium to reveal color; the piece you receive will be a rough cut and may not appear polished or glossy. Opal appearance may shift depending on lighting conditions.