Velvet Obsidian Slab - Bright Magnetite with Velvety Wavy Flows - Rare Mexican Volcanic Glass
This beautiful slab of Velvet Obsidian features bright magnetite and velvety wavy flows throughout, creating a mesmerizing visual effect. The slab has very good potential and could produce some really nice cabochons or a gorgeous display piece of this amazing material. With the mine essentially depleted, slabs like this are becoming increasingly difficult to source.
SPECIFICATIONS
• Material: Natural Mexican Velvet Obsidian
• Dimensions: 102mm x 80mm x 8mm (Inches - 4.0" x 3.1" x 0.3")
• Weight: 84 grams (2.96 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. Also known as Royal Velvet Obsidian, it represents one of Mexico's finest volcanic glass varieties.
WHAT MAKES IT SPECIAL
The bright magnetite inclusions combined with velvety wavy flow patterns create depth and movement across the entire slab. This piece offers excellent cabochon potential from a depleted source.
PERFECT FOR
• Premium cabochon cutting
• Display specimens
• Obsidian collectors
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.
