What is PeruBlu™?
Our product PeruBlu is created blue opal. Similar to a natural opal, which takes millions of years to form, PeruBlu undergoes manufacturing process for many months to become a high quality created gemstone. Manufactured in-house, PeruBlu has the distinction to be the first player in created Blue Opal category worldwide. PeruBlu is non-opalescent and imbibes the true person-ality of a high quality Peruvian Opal. Its Paraiba Blue shade is an eye catcher. What does the name PeruBlu™ mean?
Single most attractive feature of PeruBlu is its dazzling Paraiba Blue shade. This shade captures the still depths of a mysterious ocean and the richness of colors on display. Peruvian Opals; as the name suggests; are found in Peru and are Blue in color. PeruBlu is a name inspired from both these essentials. The name brings out the two most important aspects of a top quality Peruvian Opal the place of origin and the stone's shade.
Mapping PeruBlu's™ attributes?
PeruBlu is silica gel having a chemical composition similar to Natural Opal. PeruBlu has only miniscule quantities of water, which helps it retain its quality even when exposed to natural elements and thus prevents crazing. The brilliant color is attributed to the presence of trace chemicals. PeruBlu is available in almost any size as per the user's wish. Another distinguishing feature is that PeruBlu is transparent unlike Natural Peruvian Opal which is opaque. PeruBlu is a very high quality created stone and its physical properties and chemical composition are similar to natural scores over simulants as it doesn't have plastic in its composition.
Properties
PeruBlu™
Natural Peruvian Opal
Color
Blue
Blue
Refractive Index
1.37 - 1.46
1.37 - 1.46
Transparency
Transparent
Translucent to Opaque
Crystal System
Amorphous
Amorphous
Dichroism
Singly Refractive
Singly Refractive
Hardness
5.5 - 6.5
5.5 - 6.5
Specific Gravity
1.70 - 2.00
1.25 - 2.23
Composition
SiO2 n H20
SiO2 n H20
Crazing
No Crazing
May craze
Caring for PeruBlu™
PeruBlu is a very durable stone. It doesn't demand any special effort to maintain its quality. Unlike Natural Opal, which has high water content, PeruBlu with its negligible water content doesn't craze even after repeated exposure to natural elements. During manufacturing and cleaning process, PeruBlu should not be exposed to high temperatures or sudden heating and cooling. As with natural opal, PeruBlu should not be subjected to chemicals such as those used for Gold or Rhodium plating or strong acids etc. www.perublu.com
