Velvet Obsidian Rough – Old Stock Peacock Green Chatoyance Cutter

🦚 Velvet Obsidian Rough – Old Stock Peacock Green Chatoyance Cutter

This is an old stock chunk of Mexican Velvet Obsidian, sometimes sold under the name Royal Peacock. While it carries a thicker natural rind, the interior shows rare flashes of green peacock chatoyance breaking through. At 13 oz, this manageable cutter is a great candidate for domed polishing, small slab work, or keeping intact as a collector’s specimen.

🔹 Key Features
Material & Origin: Velvet Obsidian, 100% natural, Mexico
Dimensions (Inches): ~3.1″ × 2.6″ × 2.3″
Weight: ~13 oz (approximate)
Unique Characteristics: Old stock Royal Peacock Velvet variety, green chatoyant shimmer, suitable for cutting or display
(You will receive the exact piece shown in photos.)

📝 Material Overview, History, and Geology
Mexican Velvet Obsidian is a rare and captivating variety of obsidian known for its velvety chatoyance and flashes of color—often appearing in rich green, gold, and purple hues when turned under light. Once imported in bulk during the mid-1900s, this material is now extremely limited, with most available pieces being old stock from the 1960s or earlier.

This obsidian gets its name from the soft, shimmering effect that resembles velvet—making it a favorite among lapidary artists and obsidian collectors. When cut and polished, it produces fantastic cabochons that truly stand out. Its reflective sheen and smooth cutting quality also make it fun and rewarding to work with.

Today, the original mine is largely tapped out, and only a small amount of Velvet Obsidian circulates on the market, with most fresh material being smaller trimmers and tumbling rough. If you're lucky enough to find a slab or chunk, it's worth grabbing—this material is gorgeous, rare, and highly collectible.

📏 Additional Notes
Natural Stone: This is a piece of unpolished rough stone, and natural features such as fractures, pits, and inclusions are expected. These are not flaws, but part of its natural history.
Photos: All photos are taken wet to demonstrate how colors and patterns appear when polished. This stone is not polished. Please review all photos carefully before purchasing.

Collector’s Highlight
An old-stock Velvet Obsidian cutter with the green peacock sheen that collectors chase—versatile for cabbing, polishing, or keeping as-is.