{"product_id":"aurora-borealis-obsidian-rough-old-stock-fantastic-aurora","title":"Aurora Borealis Obsidian Rough - Old Stock with Fantastic Aurora Window","description":"\u003cp\u003eStunning Aurora Borealis Obsidian from an \u003cstrong\u003eold stock collection\u003c\/strong\u003e, sourced from \u003cstrong\u003eGlass Butte, Oregon\u003c\/strong\u003e. This chunk has a \u003cem\u003egreat window\u003c\/em\u003e showing some \u003cstrong\u003efantastic aurora flash\u003c\/strong\u003e - the multi-color sheets that earned this material its name. A substantial piece with strong potential for \u003cstrong\u003epremium cabochons\u003c\/strong\u003e and large display slabs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Material: Natural Aurora Borealis Obsidian\u003cbr\u003e• Dimensions: 102mm x 64mm x 100mm (Inches - 4.0\" x 2.5\" x 3.9\")\u003cbr\u003e• Weight: 670 grams (1 lb 7.6 oz)\u003cbr\u003e• Rarity: Rare\u003cbr\u003e• Origin: Glass Butte, Oregon, USA\u003cbr\u003e• Condition: Natural rough, unpolished\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAurora Borealis Obsidian is a variety of \u003cstrong\u003erainbow sheen obsidian\u003c\/strong\u003e from \u003cstrong\u003eGlass Butte, Oregon\u003c\/strong\u003e, named for its striking visual resemblance to the \u003cstrong\u003eaurora borealis\u003c\/strong\u003e in the night sky. The material comes from a specific pit area at Glass Butte known as the aurora borealis pit. When viewed under direct bright light at certain angles, this volcanic glass displays \u003cstrong\u003estriking layers of multi-color flash\u003c\/strong\u003e - greens, blues, purples, and pinks shimmering in sheets that move as you tilt the piece. It is considered \u003cstrong\u003erare among Glass Butte varieties\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially in pieces with strong multi-color flashes, and takes a quality polish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT MAKES IT SPECIAL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA \u003cem\u003evisible aurora window\u003c\/em\u003e on a \u003cstrong\u003e670-gram cutter\u003c\/strong\u003e is rare - most aurora borealis material is in smaller pieces. The \u003cstrong\u003eold stock provenance\u003c\/strong\u003e from earlier Glass Butte collecting periods adds collector value.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePERFECT FOR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Premium cabochon cutting\u003cbr\u003e• Glass Butte collectors\u003cbr\u003e• Display slab production\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\u003eRough stones may contain natural fractures, pits, or inclusions typical of unpolished material.\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":46027786354922,"sku":"R993","price":129.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0406\/3454\/8392\/files\/R993-aurora-borealis-obsidian-rough-old-stock-fantastic-1.jpg?v=1778033805","url":"https:\/\/lapidarycentral.com\/products\/aurora-borealis-obsidian-rough-old-stock-fantastic-aurora","provider":"Lapidary Central","version":"1.0","type":"link"}