Cotton Candy Astral Opal™ Rough

Indulge your creative side with our Cotton Candy Astral Opal™ Rough Slab. Inspired by the playful sweetness of a carnival treat, this premium lab-created rough features a bold blue base lit up with vibrant flashes of pink, green, and hints of red fire. A whimsical and eye-catching choice for your collection of lapidary and jewelry making supplies, this synthetic opal rough delivers colorful, high-contrast play perfect for cutting, carving, or inlay projects. Product Specifications Material Cotton Candy Astral Opal™ (Synthetic Polymer Impregnated) Color Play Primary: Blue | Fire: Pink, Green, Blue 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 Composition 80% Silica / 20% Polymer Why Choose Astral Opal™? Playful Fire & Color: Meticulously grown to display vibrant candy-like flashes of pink, green, and red against a bold blue base. Unmatched Stability: Guaranteed not to crack, craze, or yellow over time, offering superior durability over natural opal. Consistent Quality: The year-long layering process ensures each piece has a unique yet consistently vibrant pattern of color. Creative Applications Lapidary Cutting: Transform into cabochons, freeforms, or custom cuts for rings, pendants, and earrings. Inlay Work: Add playful bursts of color to wood, resin, or metal projects. Wire Wrapping: A whimsical contrast makes it perfect for fun, eye-catching wire-wrapped jewelry. Craft & Design: Excellent for decorative accents in knives, pens, instruments, or art pieces. Please Note: Our lab-created opals can withstand heat up to approximately 250°F; avoid exposing them to high heat. Color and pattern may vary slightly from piece to piece. To display the opal's finished color, photos are taken after using a liquid medium. The piece you receive will be a rough cut and may not appear polished or glossy. We do our best to capture the true colors of each piece, but opal’s appearance can shift depending on lighting conditions.