Mexican Velvet Obsidian Slab – Prime Color with Flashing Chatoyancy – Old Stock Rare Material
This stunning slab of old Mexican velvet obsidian showcases prime color and flashing chatoyancy that shimmers with green, gold, and purple when moved. With substantial size, this piece has plenty of room for multiple cabochons. This is a slab of very rare material you won't want to miss – the mine is essentially depleted and most current material is old stock.
SPECIFICATIONS
• Material: Natural Mexican Velvet Obsidian
• Dimensions: 124mm x 104mm x 8mm (Inches - 4.9" x 4.1" x 0.3")
• Weight: 167 grams (5.89 oz)
• Rarity: Rare
• Origin: Mexico
• Condition: Unpolished slab - ready for your project
Mexican Velvet Obsidian displays a velvety appearance with color flashes in green, gold, and purple that shimmer when moved. It produces impressive cabs and offers an engaging cutting experience for lapidarists. Large quantities were imported in the 1960s, but the mine is essentially depleted. Most current material is old stock. This obsidian is worth acquiring when found, as availability is limited and demand remains strong. Also known as Royal Velvet Obsidian, it represents one of Mexico's finest volcanic glass varieties and a classic from collecting's golden era.
WHAT MAKES IT SPECIAL
The prime color flash and chatoyant shimmer create mesmerizing optical effects. As old stock from a depleted mine, this represents increasingly rare collector-grade material from the 1960s golden era.
PERFECT FOR
• Multiple cabochon projects
• Statement jewelry pieces
• Rare obsidian collections
PHOTO NOTE: All photos are taken wet to show polish potential. The last photo is taken dry to show any natural imperfections or surface features, so please review it before purchasing.
This listing is for the exact piece shown in photos.
