{"product_id":"mexican-velvet-obsidian-slab-royal-peacock","title":"Mexican Velvet Obsidian Slab - Royal Peacock Pattern Old Stock","description":"\u003cp\u003eMexican Velvet Obsidian Slab – \u003cem\u003eRoyal Peacock pattern\u003c\/em\u003e – \u003cstrong\u003eold stock depleted mine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis stunning \u003cstrong\u003eold stock\u003c\/strong\u003e slab of Velvet Obsidian shows off some of the neat \u003cem\u003eRoyal Peacock pattern\u003c\/em\u003e. This slab is \u003cstrong\u003enice and solid\u003c\/strong\u003e and is going to make some really neat cabochons. Velvet Obsidian comes from a Mexican mine that is essentially \u003cstrong\u003edepleted\u003c\/strong\u003e, so most current material is old stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Material: Natural Mexican Velvet Obsidian\u003cbr\u003e• Dimensions: 88mm x 57mm x 6mm (Inches - 3.5\" x 2.2\" x 0.2\")\u003cbr\u003e• Weight: 41 grams (1.45 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\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eRoyal Peacock pattern\u003c\/em\u003e on a \u003cstrong\u003esolid slab\u003c\/strong\u003e should cab beautifully. \u003cstrong\u003eOld stock\u003c\/strong\u003e from a depleted mine.\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":46062982037738,"sku":"4047","price":32.52,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0406\/3454\/8392\/files\/4047-mexican-velvet-obsidian-slab-royal-peacock-1.jpg?v=1780798969","url":"https:\/\/lapidarycentral.com\/en-ca\/products\/mexican-velvet-obsidian-slab-royal-peacock","provider":"Lapidary Central","version":"1.0","type":"link"}