{"product_id":"tiger-tail-obsidian-slab-3959","title":"Tiger Tail Obsidian Slab - Mahogany Wisp Banding - Rare Old Stock Glass Butte Oregon","description":"\u003cp\u003eTiger Tail Obsidian Slab - \u003cem\u003eMahogany Wisp Banding\u003c\/em\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003eRare Old Stock Glass Butte Oregon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis stunning \u003cstrong\u003erare old stock\u003c\/strong\u003e slab of Tiger Tail Obsidian features \u003cem\u003esoft, static-like banding\u003c\/em\u003e where rich mahogany flows through deep black in ghostly wisp patterns. Related to mahogany and Tri-Flow Obsidian, this material came from one of the \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal mines at Glass Butte, Oregon\u003c\/strong\u003e, where a unique vein was rapidly excavated. As one of the \u003cem\u003elast remaining remnants\u003c\/em\u003e of this material, this slab represents a piece of \u003cstrong\u003eOregon volcanic history\u003c\/strong\u003e that is unlikely to be reproduced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Material: Natural Tiger Tail Obsidian\u003cbr\u003e• Dimensions: 125mm x 55mm x 6mm (Inches - 4.9\" x 2.2\" x 0.2\")\u003cbr\u003e• Weight: 56 grams (1.98 oz)\u003cbr\u003e• Rarity: Ultra Rare\u003cbr\u003e• Origin: Glass Butte, Oregon, USA\u003cbr\u003e• Condition: Unpolished slab - ready for your project\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTiger Tail Obsidian is a \u003cstrong\u003erare old stock variety\u003c\/strong\u003e from \u003cstrong\u003eGlass Butte, Oregon\u003c\/strong\u003e, blending rich mahogany hues with a sea of deep black. What sets this material apart is its soft, \u003cstrong\u003estatic-like banding\u003c\/strong\u003e where the mahogany flows through the black in subtle, ghostly wisp patterns that give the stone its name. This unique vein was rapidly excavated from one of the original mines, and very little material remains on the market today. The distinctive \u003cstrong\u003etiger tail patterning\u003c\/strong\u003e creates striking contrast that takes an excellent polish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT MAKES IT SPECIAL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is one of the \u003cstrong\u003elast remaining slabs\u003c\/strong\u003e of Tiger Tail Obsidian, a material from a \u003cem\u003erapidly depleted unique vein\u003c\/em\u003e at Glass Butte. The distinctive wisp patterning and generous size make this a \u003cstrong\u003estandout collector piece\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePERFECT FOR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Designer-grade cabochon cutting\u003cbr\u003e• Obsidian collectors\u003cbr\u003e• Pacific Northwest volcanic glass enthusiasts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for the exact piece shown in photos.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LapidaryCentral","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45844532494570,"sku":"3959","price":61.06,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0406\/3454\/8392\/files\/3959-tiger-tail-obsidian-slab-3959-1.jpg?v=1770692806","url":"https:\/\/lapidarycentral.com\/en-ca\/products\/tiger-tail-obsidian-slab-3959","provider":"Lapidary Central","version":"1.0","type":"link"}