Frostbite Crushed Opal

Create a winter wonderland with our Frostbite Crushed Astral Opal™. This spectacular lab-created opal captures the icy essence of a frozen landscape. It features a pastel blue and white base that shimmers with brilliant flashes of blue and green fire, as if each piece has been kissed by frost. A refreshing and cool choice for your collection of ring making supplies and jewelry making supplies, this synthetic opal will bring a crisp, cool factor to your craft projects. Product Specifications Material Astral Opal™ (Lab-Grown Synthetic Opal, 80% Silica, 20% Polymer) Color Play Primary: Pastel Blue | Fire: Green 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™? Icy Fire & Color: Meticulously grown to display a beautiful mix of pastel blue and white with flashes of cool blue and green. 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 winter, arctic, or water-themed custom jewelry. Custom Woodworking: Fills knots and voids with the icy look of a frozen pond or glacial ice. Resin Art & Casting: The perfect choice for creating snow-themed art pieces, serene dice, and cool, elegant pendants. Pen Turning: Craft custom pen blanks that evoke the crisp, clean beauty of a snowy day. 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 a lighter, more subtle effect, try a white or light-colored base.