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The Science Museum of Minnesota

Opalite Skull

Regular price $29.99
Regular price Sale price $29.99
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This skull is carved from opalite, a man-made glass material designed to resemble natural opal. Opalite exhibits a translucent, milky appearance with a subtle iridescent glow, especially when light passes through it.

Details:

  • Material: Opalite (man-made glass)
  • Size: Approximately 2 × 1.5 × 1 inches
  • Appearance: Polished skull with a smooth, translucent surface that can show blue or rainbow-like flashes in light
  • Formation: Manufactured glass, created to mimic the appearance of natural opal
  • Physical Properties: Mohs hardness ~5–6; vitreous luster; smooth, polished surface
  • Educational Value: Demonstrates how synthetic materials can replicate natural mineral optical effects, as well as light interaction with translucent substances

This opalite skull combines aesthetic appeal with educational interest, showcasing both craftsmanship and optical properties of glass.

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