Caribbean Blue Crushed Opal

Dive into the deep, tropical beauty of our Caribbean Blue Crushed Astral Opal™. This stunning lab-created opal captures the essence of a sunlit sea, featuring a deep blue base with brilliant flashes of aquatic green and blue fire. A tranquil yet vibrant choice for your collection of ring making supplies and jewelry making supplies, this synthetic opal brings a wave of oceanic inspiration to your designs. Product Specifications Material Astral Opal™ (Lab-Grown Synthetic Opal, 80% Silica, 20% Polymer) Color Play Primary: Deep Blue | Fire: Aquatic Green & Blue 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 Astral Opal™? Vibrant Fire & Color: Meticulously grown to display a deep and tranquil range 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: The perfect choice for creating oceanic, nautical, or nature-themed custom jewelry. Custom Woodworking: Creates a stunning "river" or water effect when used to fill voids in wood slabs. Resin Art & Casting: Ideal for ocean-themed resin pours, coasters, and art pieces that capture the sea. Pen Turning: Craft custom pen blanks that evoke the calm and beauty of deep tropical waters. 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.