{"product_id":"royal-peacock-velvet-obsidian-rough-1970s-purple-green","title":"Royal Peacock Velvet Obsidian Rough - 1970s Old Stock Purple and Green","description":"\u003cp\u003eStunning \u003cstrong\u003e1970s old stock\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal Peacock Velvet Obsidian showing \u003cem\u003estunning purple and green in the royal display\u003c\/em\u003e that gives this variety its name. From \u003cstrong\u003eMexico\u003c\/strong\u003e. This piece has \u003cstrong\u003eplenty of room for slabs\u003c\/strong\u003e and is a very stunning example of this \u003cstrong\u003eextremely rare variety of Velvet Obsidian\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Material: Natural Royal Peacock Velvet Obsidian\u003cbr\u003e• Dimensions: 133mm x 90mm x 48mm (Inches - 5.2\" x 3.5\" x 1.9\")\u003cbr\u003e• Weight: 586 grams (1 lb 4.7 oz)\u003cbr\u003e• Rarity: Rare\u003cbr\u003e• Origin: Mexico\u003cbr\u003e• Condition: Natural rough, unpolished\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMexican Velvet Obsidian, also known as \u003cstrong\u003eRoyal Velvet Obsidian\u003c\/strong\u003e and sometimes sold as \u003cstrong\u003eRoyal Peacock\u003c\/strong\u003e, displays a \u003cstrong\u003evelvety appearance\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 and 1970s, but the mine is essentially depleted. Most current material is old stock. This obsidian represents one of Mexico's finest volcanic glass varieties and a classic from collecting's golden era.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT MAKES IT SPECIAL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cem\u003e1970s old stock provenance\u003c\/em\u003e on a \u003cstrong\u003e586-gram cutter\u003c\/strong\u003e is exceptional - most current Royal Peacock material is in trimmer or cabochon sizes. \u003cstrong\u003eMultiple slab yield\u003c\/strong\u003e from a depleted-mine variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePERFECT FOR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Premium cabochon cutting\u003cbr\u003e• Slab production\u003cbr\u003e• Mexican 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\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":46027786387690,"sku":"R994","price":112.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0406\/3454\/8392\/files\/R994-royal-peacock-velvet-obsidian-rough-1970s-purple-g-1.jpg?v=1778033883","url":"https:\/\/lapidarycentral.com\/products\/royal-peacock-velvet-obsidian-rough-1970s-purple-green","provider":"Lapidary Central","version":"1.0","type":"link"}