Impregnated Orange Opal w/ Green Fire (15% Resin) – Faceting Rough

💎 15% Impregnated Orange Opal w/ Green Fire — Bold Complementary Play-of-Color

This lab-created opal is formed from microscopic silica spheres arranged into the precise, repeating lattice that gives opal its signature play-of-color, then infused with polymer resin (approximately 15%). A warm orange body tone is lit from within by electric, directional flashes of green fire, and the complementary contrast between the fiery base and cool green play-of-color creates an especially vivid, high-energy display that shifts as the stone turns. The 15–20% resin content places it in the middle of our opal lineup — more resilient and forgiving to cut than resin-free opal, yet harder and more durable than the high-resin Aurora material, and it takes a clean polish for both faceting and cabbing. Unusual and attention-grabbing, this combination stands apart from classic opal palettes — a striking pick for faceted stones, cabochons, inlay, and distinctive statement pieces.

✨ Key Features:

• Body Color: Warm orange — a fiery base tone with real presence
• Fire / Play-of-Color: Electric green flashes in bold complementary contrast
• Pattern: Directional flashes with rich, broad spectral hues
• Composition: Silica with approximately 15–20% polymer resin (~15%)
• Workability: More resilient and forgiving to cut than resin-free opal, yet harder and more durable than high-resin Aurora material — suitable for both faceting and cabbing
• Hardness: ~4 on the Mohs scale — best suited for faceted stones, cabochons, and inlay in protected settings
• Heat Resistance: Up to ~140 °C (284 °F) — keep cool, low heat only
• Best For: Faceting, cabbing, inlay, intarsia, and statement jewelry

For collectors and cutters who want an opal that breaks from the usual palette. Each piece is sold by weight.

📸 Additional Notes:

• Because this material contains resin, it has a heat limit around 140 °C (284 °F) — cut and polish wet, keep it cool, avoid ultrasonic cleaners, and use a cold dop or low-heat method rather than hot dop wax.
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