Bello Opal ® Jelly Collection (Polymer Impregnated Synthetic Opal ) is composed of 80% silica & 20% resin. It has a more translucent colour for light colour opal, such as white opal, light blue opal, light green opal, light pink opal…etc. You may also call it “Jelly Opal”. It is available in 45 different colours. Jelly opal is reminiscent of the beautiful natural opal.
Sanwa offers opal bead from size 1.2mm to 18mm and they are available with different kinds of drilling.
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Properties comparison to natural opal
Category | Polymer Impregnated Synthetic Opal | Natural Opal |
|---|---|---|
Elements | 80% Silica & 20% Resin | Silica & Water |
MOHS Hardness | 4 | 3-5.5 |
Specific Gravity | 1.80-1.90 | 1.98-2.20 |
Heat Resistance | 130 degree C. | 100 degree C. |
Product Features
Color Range | OP501 to OP552 |
|---|---|
Degree of transparency | Light color series are more translucent and OP531 has the highest degree of transparency. |
Jewelry Plating | Jelly Opal could work well with jewelry plating |
Chemical Resistance | Alcohol |
Glass Compatibility | Jelly Opal is not glass compatible. Please refer to "Galaxy Opal". |
Guarantee on quality | No Cracking, Crazing or Yellowing |