{"product_id":"velvet-obsidian-rough-green-purple-aurora-borealis-chatoyance","title":"Velvet Obsidian Rough – Green \u0026 Purple Aurora Borealis Chatoyance","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"380\" data-end=\"454\"\u003e🟣 \u003cstrong data-start=\"383\" data-end=\"452\"\u003eVelvet Obsidian Rough – Green \u0026amp; Purple Aurora Borealis Chatoyance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"456\" data-end=\"757\"\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"466\" data-end=\"511\"\u003egorgeous chunk of Mexican Velvet Obsidian\u003c\/strong\u003e showing an \u003cstrong data-start=\"523\" data-end=\"549\"\u003eaurora borealis effect\u003c\/strong\u003e with shimmering \u003cstrong data-start=\"566\" data-end=\"597\"\u003egreen and purple chatoyance\u003c\/strong\u003e across the surface. At 14 oz, this piece is perfectly sized for a \u003cstrong data-start=\"664\" data-end=\"680\"\u003edomed polish\u003c\/strong\u003e and would make a standout addition to any lapidary or obsidian collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"759\" data-end=\"1078\"\u003e🔹 \u003cstrong data-start=\"762\" data-end=\"778\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"778\" data-end=\"781\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"781\" data-end=\"803\"\u003eMaterial \u0026amp; Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Velvet Obsidian, 100% natural, Mexico\u003cbr data-start=\"841\" data-end=\"844\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"844\" data-end=\"868\"\u003eDimensions (Inches):\u003c\/strong\u003e ~2.9″ × 1.7″ × 3″\u003cbr data-start=\"886\" data-end=\"889\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"889\" data-end=\"900\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~14 oz (approximate)\u003cbr data-start=\"921\" data-end=\"924\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"924\" data-end=\"951\"\u003eUnique Characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aurora-like green and purple flash, ideal for dome polish or display\u003cbr data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1023\"\u003e(\u003cem data-start=\"1024\" data-end=\"1075\"\u003eYou will receive the exact piece shown in photos.\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1080\" data-end=\"1506\"\u003e📝 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1083\" data-end=\"1126\"\u003eMaterial Overview, History, and Geology\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1126\" data-end=\"1129\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1129\" data-end=\"1156\"\u003eMexican Velvet Obsidian\u003c\/strong\u003e is a rare and captivating variety of obsidian known for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"1217\" data-end=\"1239\"\u003evelvety chatoyance\u003c\/strong\u003e and flashes of color—often appearing in rich green, gold, and purple hues when turned under light. Once imported in bulk during the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1372\" data-end=\"1385\"\u003emid-1900s\u003c\/strong\u003e, this material is now \u003cstrong data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1429\"\u003eextremely limited\u003c\/strong\u003e, with most available pieces being \u003cstrong data-start=\"1464\" data-end=\"1503\"\u003eold stock from the 1960s or earlier\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1508\" data-end=\"1839\"\u003eThis obsidian gets its name from the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1545\" data-end=\"1594\"\u003esoft, shimmering effect that resembles velvet\u003c\/strong\u003e—making it a favorite among lapidary artists and obsidian collectors. When cut and polished, it produces \u003cstrong data-start=\"1699\" data-end=\"1722\"\u003efantastic cabochons\u003c\/strong\u003e that truly stand out. Its reflective sheen and smooth cutting quality also make it fun and rewarding to work with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1841\" data-end=\"2164\"\u003eToday, the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1852\" data-end=\"1891\"\u003eoriginal mine is largely tapped out\u003c\/strong\u003e, and only a small amount of Velvet Obsidian circulates on the market, with most fresh material being \u003cstrong data-start=\"1993\" data-end=\"2032\"\u003esmaller trimmers and tumbling rough\u003c\/strong\u003e. If you're lucky enough to find a slab or chunk, it's worth grabbing—\u003cstrong data-start=\"2102\" data-end=\"2162\"\u003ethis material is gorgeous, rare, and highly collectible.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2166\" data-end=\"2578\"\u003e📏 \u003cstrong data-start=\"2169\" data-end=\"2189\"\u003eAdditional Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2189\" data-end=\"2192\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2192\" data-end=\"2210\"\u003eNatural Stone:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a piece of \u003cstrong data-start=\"2230\" data-end=\"2256\"\u003eunpolished rough stone\u003c\/strong\u003e, and natural features such as fractures, pits, and inclusions are expected. 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