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Impregnated Synthetic Opal - Translucent and Opaque Opals
Black, White, Blue and Orange Fire Opal with a Play-of-Color in Red, Orange & Green
Coarse Crystalline Opals with a Directional and Intensive Play-of-Color
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Impregnated Synthetic Opal - Black, White, Blue and Orange Opal with a lively Play-of-Color
Multicolored opals with a directional and coarse crystalline pattern of play-of-color. Opals Type 2 / Synthetic Opals with a Columnar PatternSynthetic Opal (Impregnated) - Description and Properties
- Type: Opal Type 2 (Directional Play-of-Color)
- Body Color: Black, White, Orange and Blue
- Play-of-Color: Dominant Green, Orange or Red
- Opal Pattern: Regular, Directional/Columnar
- Transparency: Translucent & Opaque
- Specific Gravity: 1.88 - 1.92 g/cm3
- Index of Refraction (RI): 1.46 - 1.47 (Translucent), 1.47-1.49 (Opaque)
- Porosity: Non-Porous
- Temperature Resistance: up to 140°C
- Hardness (Mohs): 4
- Composition: 82-85% SiO2 + 15-18% Resin
- Transparency: Opaque, Translucent/Transparent
- Form of Delivery: Rough Opals
- Shape: Irregular Pieces or Round Slabs
- Sizes: up to 22 cm
- Weights: up to 900 g
- Color Chart (PDF):
Impregnated Synthetic Opals
Impregnated Synthetic Opals with a brilliant Play-of-Color
Multicolored opals with a Directional Pattern of Play-of-Color. Opals Type 2 / Coarse Crystalline Opals- Due to a higher silica content of 82-85% and thus lower content of resin (15-18%) the synthetic opals display a higher strength, toughness and better chemical and abrasion resistance compared to similar opals
- The big size of opal slabs with diameters of 20 cm does not only allow the production of large objects, but also enables a more efficient processing with a high yield
- We offer translucent and opaque synthetic opals. Both opal types can be used for cabochons, but the translucent type looks best when faceted, whereas the opaque opals are better for opal inlays:
- No Cracking or Crazing
In contrast to natural opals synthetic opal does not contain water and cracking due to dehydration will not occur. - No Special Care Required
Even in the case that the synthetic opal is damaged or lost the opal can be replaced by a stone of the same shape, size, body color and fire. - Calibrated Sizes
In contrast to natural opal synthetic opals can be cut and carved into different shapes of the same size. - Synthetic Opal - No Treatments
Natural gemstones are often treated to increase their value, but with a synthetic opal you know what you get - just a colorful stone
Synthetic opal is a great and affordable substitute for natural opal with some advantages:


Impregnated Synthetic Opal - Side View
Directional Columnar Pattern, Black Opal
Black Opal (I-3A)
Red Play-of-Color
Black Opal (I-3B)
Orange Play-of-Color
Black Opal (I-3C)
Green Play-of-Color
Black Opal
Overview
Blue Opal (I-1A)
Red Play-of-Color
Blue Opal (I-1B)
Orange Play-of-Color
Blue Opal (I-1C)
Green Play-of-Color
Blue Opal
Overview
White Opal (I-0A)
Red Play-of-Color
White Opal (I-0B)
Orange Play-of-Color
White Opal (I-0C)
Green Play-of-Color
White Opal
Overview
Orange Opal (Fire Opal, I-4A)
Red Play-of-Color
Orange Opal (Fire Opal, I-4B)
Orange Play-of-Color
Orange Opal (Fire Opal, I-4C)
Green Play-of-Color
Orange Opal (Fire Opal)
Overview
Cherry Opal (I-5B)
Orange Play-of-Color
Cherry Opal (I-5C)
Green Play-of-Color
Pale Blue Opal (I-10C)
Green Play-of-Color
Turquoise Opal (I-11C)
Green Play-of-Color
Madder Opal (I-19A)
Red Play-of-Color
Madder Opal (I-19B)
Orange Play-of-ColorImpregnated Synthetic Opals - Details and Description
Coarse Crystalline Opals with a directional pattern of play-of-color (Type 2)
These impregnated synthetic opals show an intense play-of-color with a directional (columnar) pattern without any cracks, inclusions or host rock (matrix). The opals are composed of self-organized and close-packed monodisperse silica particles embedded in an organic polymer matrix and due to the lack of water in its chemical composition they are not prone to cracking or crazing. The impregnated opals are available with a multicolored pattern in a variety of colors, sizes and weights, ranging from 50 - 800 grams.
impregnated synthetic opals, available colors: Color Chart - Synthetic Impregnated Opals
Impregnated synthetic Opals Type 2 - Advantages and Properties
- Long-time Stable, No Cracking, Crazing or Yellowing
- Without Inclusions, Cracks or Host Rock (Matrix)
- Affordable Price
- No Blind Spots without Play-of-Color
- Intense Play-of-Color
- No Special Care Required
- Easy Processing for a Wide Range of Applications
- Large Objects Producible from a Single Piece
- Ideal for Carving, Slicing, Cutting and Machine Processing
- Directional Pattern of Play-of-Color
Properties of Impregnated Synthetic Opals - Type 2
- Type: Opal Type 2 (Directional Play-of-Color)
- Body Color: Black, White, Orange and Blue
- Play-of-Color: Dominant Green, Orange or Red
- Opal Pattern: Regular, Directional/Columnar
- Specific Gravity: 1.88 - 1.92 g/cm3
- Index of Refraction (RI): 1.46 - 1.47
- Porosity: Non-Porous
- Temperature Resistance: up to 140°C
- Hardness (Mohs): 4
- Composition: 82-85% SiO2 + 15-18% Resin
- Transparency: Opaque, Translucent/Transparent
- Form of Delivery: Rough Opals

Blue Opal
Green Play-of-Color
Blue Opal
Play-of-Color (Overview)
Orange Opal
Green Play-of-Color
Orange Opal
Play-of-Color (Overview)
Black Opal
Orange Play-of-Color
Black Opal
Play-of-Color (Overview)
White Opal
Orange Play-of-Color