Synthetic Opals

Impregnated Synthetic Opal

Opals in Different Body Colors and a Play-of-Color in Red, Orange and Green

Email us at goldberg@pinfire.deSynthetic Opal (Impregnated Opal)

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 Synthetic Opal Online Shop: Synthetic Opal & Lab Created Opal

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 Pattern
Synthetic Opal (Impregnated) - Orange Opal
Impregnated Synthetic Opal - Orange Opal
Play-of-Color in Green, Orange and Red
Synthetic Opal (Impregnated) - White Opal
White Opal (Impregnated Synthetic Opal)
Green, Orange and Red Play-of-Color
Synthetic Opal (Impregnated) - Blue Opal
Impregnated Synthetic Opal - Blue Opal
Play-of-Color in Red, Orange and Green
Synthetic Opal (Impregnated) - Black Opal
Black Opal - Impregnated Synthetic Opal
Play-of-Color in Red, Orange and Green
Synthetic Opal (Impregnated) - Turquoise Opal
Impregnated Synthetic Opal - Turquoise Opal
Play-of-Color in Green
Synthetic Opal (Impregnated) - Pale Blue Opal
Pale Blue Opal - Impregnated Synthetic Opal
Play-of-Color in Green
Synthetic Opal (Impregnated) - Pink Opal
Pink Opal - Impregnated Synthetic Opal
Pink Body Color / Red Play-of-Color
Synthetic Opals (Impregnated)
Impregnated Synthetic Opal
Brillant Play-of-Color with a Directional Pattern
Largest Synthetic Opals (Impregnated)
Largest Synthetic Opal
Diameter 220 mm / Thickness 12 mm

Synthetic 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
Our Impregnated Synthetic Opals - Higher Toughness, Bigger Sizes, Brilliant Colors
  • 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:

Advantages of Synthetic Opal

    Synthetic opal is a great and affordable substitute for natural opal with some advantages:

  • 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 - Black Opal

Impregnated Synthetic Opal, Rough Opal

Black Opal, Ø 220 mm, 900 grams
Synthetic Opal (Impregnated) - Black Opal, Side View

Impregnated Synthetic Opal - Side View

Directional Columnar Pattern, Black Opal
Impregnated Synthetic Opal - Black Opal (Red Fire)

Black Opal (I-3A)

Red Play-of-Color
Impregnated Synthetic Opal - Black Opal (Orange Fire)

Black Opal (I-3B)

Orange Play-of-Color
Impregnated Synthetic Opal - Black Opal (Green Fire)

Black Opal (I-3C)

Green Play-of-Color
Impregnated Synthetic Opal - Black Opal (Overview)

Black Opal

Overview
Impregnated Synthetic Opal - Blue Opal (Red Fire)

Blue Opal (I-1A)

Red Play-of-Color
Impregnated Synthetic Opal - Blue Opal (Orange Fire)

Blue Opal (I-1B)

Orange Play-of-Color
Impregnated Synthetic Opal - Blue Opal (Green Fire)

Blue Opal (I-1C)

Green Play-of-Color
Impregnated Synthetic Opal - Blue Opal (Overview)

Blue Opal

Overview
Impregnated Synthetic Opal - White Opal (Red Fire)

White Opal (I-0A)

Red Play-of-Color
Impregnated Synthetic Opal - White Opal (Orange Fire)

White Opal (I-0B)

Orange Play-of-Color
Impregnated Synthetic Opal - White Opal (Green Fire)

White Opal (I-0C)

Green Play-of-Color
Impregnated Synthetic Opal - White Opal (Green Fire)

White Opal

Overview
Impregnated Synthetic Opal - Orange Opal (Red Fire)

Orange Opal (Fire Opal, I-4A)

Red Play-of-Color
Impregnated Synthetic Opal - Orange Opal (Orange Fire)

Orange Opal (Fire Opal, I-4B)

Orange Play-of-Color
Impregnated Synthetic Opal - Orange Opal (Green Fire)

Orange Opal (Fire Opal, I-4C)

Green Play-of-Color
Impregnated Synthetic Opal - Orange Opal (Green Fire)

Orange Opal (Fire Opal)

Overview
Impregnated Synthetic Opal - Orange Opal

Cherry Opal (I-5B)

Orange Play-of-Color
Impregnated Synthetic Opal - Orange Opal

Cherry Opal (I-5C)

Green Play-of-Color
Impregnated Synthetic Opal - Pale Blue Opal (Green Fire)

Pale Blue Opal (I-10C)

Green Play-of-Color
Impregnated Synthetic Opal - Pale Blue Opal (Green Fire)

Turquoise Opal (I-11C)

Green Play-of-Color
Impregnated Synthetic Opal - Madder Opal (Red Fire)

Madder Opal (I-19A)

Red Play-of-Color
Impregnated Synthetic Opal - Madder Opal (Orange Fire)

Madder Opal (I-19B)

Orange Play-of-Color

Impregnated 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

Synthetic Opal • Aurora Opal • Gilson-like Opal