{"product_id":"mexican-velvet-obsidian-slab-green-purple-royal-peacock","title":"Mexican Velvet Obsidian Slab - Green Purple Royal Peacock Old Stock","description":"\u003cp\u003eMexican Velvet Obsidian Slab – \u003cem\u003egreen and purple Royal Peacock\u003c\/em\u003e – \u003cstrong\u003erare old stock original\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis larger slab of \u003cstrong\u003eold stock original\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal Peacock Velvet Obsidian shows the \u003cem\u003egreen and purple\u003c\/em\u003e coloration. This material is \u003cstrong\u003every rare\u003c\/strong\u003e to find now with these Royal Peacock colors. This is a \u003cstrong\u003enice and solid\u003c\/strong\u003e slab for cabbing; note that one side does appear to have a chip, so keep that in mind if you plan to polish both sides.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Material: Natural Mexican Velvet Obsidian\u003cbr\u003e• Dimensions: 130mm x 74mm x 6mm (Inches - 5.1\" x 2.9\" x 0.2\")\u003cbr\u003e• Weight: 103 grams (3.63 oz)\u003cbr\u003e• Rarity: Rare\u003cbr\u003e• Origin: Mexico\u003cbr\u003e• Condition: Unpolished slab - ready for your project\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMexican 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT MAKES IT SPECIAL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cem\u003egreen and purple Royal Peacock\u003c\/em\u003e colors are \u003cstrong\u003every rare\u003c\/strong\u003e to find today. Solid cabbing slab with a chip noted on one side.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePERFECT FOR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Cabochon cutting\u003cbr\u003e• Display specimens\u003cbr\u003e• Obsidian collectors\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\u003eThis listing is for the exact piece shown in photos.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LapidaryCentral","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46062982267114,"sku":"4053","price":62.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0406\/3454\/8392\/files\/4053-mexican-velvet-obsidian-slab-green-purple-royal-pe-1.jpg?v=1780799132","url":"https:\/\/lapidarycentral.com\/products\/mexican-velvet-obsidian-slab-green-purple-royal-peacock","provider":"Lapidary Central","version":"1.0","type":"link"}