Mexican Velvet Obsidian Slab - Green Purple Shimmer - 1960s Old Stock
Here's a beautiful slab of Mexican Velvet obsidian, also known as Royal Peacock obsidian, from a 1960s collection. This vintage old stock piece displays beautiful green coloration with purple flecks that shimmer brightly when turned in bright sunlight. The velvety appearance with color flashes creates truly captivating cabochons.
SPECIFICATIONS
• Material: Natural Mexican Velvet Obsidian (Royal Peacock)
• Dimensions: 109mm x 67mm x 6mm (Inches - 4.3" x 2.6" x 0.2")
• Weight: 73 grams (2.57 oz)
• Origin: Mexico
• Rarity: Rare
• 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.
WHAT MAKES IT SPECIAL
This 1960s vintage piece showcases exceptional green and purple flash characteristic of Royal Peacock obsidian. From a depleted mine, this old stock material represents classic collecting era volcanic glass.
PERFECT FOR
• Statement cabochons
• Vintage obsidian collectors
• High-end jewelry designs
PHOTO NOTE: All photos wet to show polish potential, except last photo (dry) to examine natural flaws. Colors may vary on monitors.
This listing is for the exact piece shown in photos.
