{"product_id":"mexican-velvet-obsidian-slab-blue-green-flash-waves","title":"Mexican Velvet Obsidian Slab - Blue Green Flash in Waves Old Stock","description":"\u003cp\u003eMexican Velvet Obsidian Slab – \u003cem\u003eblue and green flash\u003c\/em\u003e in waves – \u003cstrong\u003eold stock material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis stunning \u003cstrong\u003eold stock\u003c\/strong\u003e slab of Velvet Obsidian shows some really nice \u003cem\u003eblue and green flash\u003c\/em\u003e that forms in \u003cem\u003eneat waves\u003c\/em\u003e. This one has \u003cstrong\u003eplenty of cabbing potential\u003c\/strong\u003e, though it does have a chip on the face. Velvet Obsidian comes from a Mexican mine that is essentially depleted.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Material: Natural Mexican Velvet Obsidian\u003cbr\u003e• Dimensions: 126mm x 107mm x 7mm (Inches - 5.0\" x 4.2\" x 0.3\")\u003cbr\u003e• Weight: 118 grams (4.16 oz)\u003cbr\u003e• Rarity: Rare\u003cbr\u003e• Origin: Mexico\u003cbr\u003e• Condition: Unpolished slab - ready for your project\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMexican 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. Also known as Royal Velvet Obsidian, it represents one of Mexico's finest volcanic glass varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT MAKES IT SPECIAL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlue and green flash\u003c\/em\u003e forming in neat waves with \u003cstrong\u003eplenty of cabbing room\u003c\/strong\u003e. A face chip is present and noted above.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePERFECT FOR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Cabochon cutting\u003cbr\u003e• Display specimens\u003cbr\u003e• Obsidian collectors\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePHOTO NOTE:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for the exact piece shown in photos.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LapidaryCentral","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46065543053546,"sku":"4067","price":86.7,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0406\/3454\/8392\/files\/4067-mexican-velvet-obsidian-slab-blue-green-flash-wave-1.jpg?v=1780962503","url":"https:\/\/lapidarycentral.com\/en-ca\/products\/mexican-velvet-obsidian-slab-blue-green-flash-waves","provider":"Lapidary Central","version":"1.0","type":"link"}