Velvet Obsidian Slab – Dark Velvety Texture with Light Green – Mexican Volcanic Glass
This Mexican Velvet obsidian slab showcases darker velvety patterns with light green coloring and decent flash. Though cut slightly off-angle, this piece displays the characteristic velvety appearance and makes an impressive display of this rare depleted material.
SPECIFICATIONS
• Material: Natural Velvet Obsidian (Royal Velvet)
• Dimensions: 93mm x 60mm x 5mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.2")
• Weight: 40 grams (1.41 oz)
• Rarity: Rare
• Origin: Mexico
• Condition: Unpolished slab - ready for your project
Mexican Velvet obsidian, also known as Royal Velvet variety, displays green gold purple flash with a distinctive velvety appearance. This material was imported in the 1960s as vintage stock from now-depleted mines, making it an impressive cabochon glass with beautiful color shimmer.
WHAT MAKES IT SPECIAL
This piece exhibits the classic velvety texture with darker skin patterns and light green flash characteristic of authentic Velvet obsidian. As vintage 1960s material from depleted sources, this represents increasingly rare volcanic glass.
PERFECT FOR
• Display specimens
• Cabochon cutting
• Obsidian collectors
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.
