Cheshire Crushed Opal

Take a trip down the rabbit hole with our curious Cheshire Crushed Astral Opal™. This magical lab-created opal features a pale purple base that mysteriously shifts with stripes of blue and green fire, seeming to appear and disappear before your eyes. A whimsical choice for your collection of ring making supplies and jewelry making supplies, this synthetic opal will leave a mischievous grin on any project. Product Specifications Material Astral Opal™ (Lab-Grown Synthetic Opal, 80% Silica, 20% Polymer) Color Play Primary: Light Purple | Fire: Blue & 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™? Mysterious Fire & Color: Meticulously grown to display a curious and shifting mix 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: Ideal for creating whimsical, fantasy, or storybook-themed custom jewelry. Custom Woodworking: Add a touch of magic and curiosity to knots and voids in your woodworking projects. Resin Art & Casting: The perfect choice for surreal art pieces, enchanting dice, and pendants with a hidden charm. Pen Turning: Craft custom pen blanks that are full of mischievous character and shifting color. 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. For the softest pastel look, try a white or light-colored base.