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Obsidian Rough

Obsidian comes in many types. Rainbow and color sheens produce unusual cabochons and knapped items. The color is the result of light play in the flow layers of the volcanic glass.

Although obsidian has a reputation of being difficult to polish, we have found that if the stone is ground through successively finer grits and the stone isn't heated too much during the polishing stage, that a high polish can be obtained with cerium oxide, or diamond. Mohs hardness 5 to 5.5.
Spiderweb Obsidian Rough - $8.50/pound
Locality: Chihuahua, Mexico

Spiderweb Obsidian was recently discovered in Chihuahua, Mexico. A small amount of rough was mined before it played out. Therefore, this beautiful material will no longer be available. We were very lucky to be able to obtain some of the last rough that the mine produced and are pleased to be able to offer it for sale.

Sample of Spiderweb Obsidian Rough
Spiderweb Obsidian cabochon.
Item Number
Description
Weight
Price
Spiderweb Obsidian #1 Measures approximately 3-1/2" x 3" x 3" thick.SOLD

1.77 pounds

$15.05
Spiderweb Obsidian #2 Measures approximately 4" x 2-3/4" x 2-1/4" thick.

1.57 pounds

$13.35
Spiderweb Obsidian #3 Measures approximately 5" x 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" at a peak. SOLD
1.65 pounds
$14.03
Spiderweb Obsidian #4 Diamond shape measures approximately 5" x 4" at widest points x 2-3/4" at a peak. SOLD
1.80 pounds
$15.30
Spiderweb Obsidian #5 Triangular shape measures approximately 4-1/2" x 3-3/4" at widest points x 3" to an edge.
2.13 pounds
$18.11
Spiderweb Obsidian #6 Measures approximately 4" x 3-1/2" x 2" thick. SOLD
1.86 pounds
$15.81
Spiderweb Obsidian #7 Measures approximately 3-1/2" x 3" x 2-1/2" at a peak.
1.42 pounds
$12.07
Spiderweb Obsidian #8 Triangular shape measures approximately 5" x 3-1/4" at widest points x 3-1/2" at a peak.
1.85 pounds
$15.73
Spiderweb Obsidian #9 Triangualr shape measures approximately 5" x 3-3/4" at widest points x 2-3/4" at a peak. SOLD
2.23 pounds
$18.96
Spiderweb Obsidian #10 Measures approximately 3-1/2" x 3-1/4" x 2" at a peak.
1.25 pounds
$10.63

Starry Night Obsidian Rough - $5.50/pound
Locality: Mexico
Only $3.50/lb. for Bulk Orders over 100 pounds.
Only $2.75/lb. for Bulk Orders over 500 pounds.

Starry Obsidian has wonderful white to colored spots and patterns on a black background. The surface of Starry Night Obsidian is a little crackly, but it isn't that noticable because it takes a good polish. Cuts easily and polishes well with diamond. Note: the crackly nature of this material makes it unsuitable for knapping.

Sample of Starry Night Obsidian Rough
Cabochon cut from Starry Night Obsidian
Item Number
Description
Weight
Price
Starry Night
Obsidian #1
Triangular shape measures approximately 7-1/2" x 6-1/4" x 3-1/2" to a point thick.
6.45 pounds
$35.48
Starry Night
Obsidian #2
Measures approximately 5-3/4" x 4" x 3-3/4" to 2" thick. SOLD
3.65 pounds
$20.08
Starry Night
Obsidian #3
Triangular shape measures approximately 6-1/2" x 4-1/2" at widest points x 2-3/4" to 2" thick
3.70 pounds
$20.35
Starry Night
Obsidian #4
Triangular shape measures approximately 6-1/2" x 5" at widest points x 2-1/2" thick.
3.50 pounds
$19.25
Starry Night
Obsidian #5
Triangular shape measures approximately 8" x 4" at widest points x 4" thick.
4.95 pounds
$27.23
Starry Night
Obsidian #6
Measures approximately 7" x 6-1/4" x 4-1/2" to 1" thick
8.00 pounds
$44.00
Starry Night
Obsidian #7
Measures approximately 7" x 7" to 3" x 4-1/4" to 1-1/2" thick.
6.00 pounds
$33.00
Starry Night
Obsidian #8
2 piece parcel measures approximately 4-1/2" x 2" to a point x 1-1/2" thick & 5-1/2" x 3-1/4" x 3" to a point thick.SOLD
1.70 pounds
$9.35
Starry Night
Obsidian #9
Measures approximately 6" x 5" x 5" thick
11.0 pounds
$60.50
Starry Night
Obsidian #10
Triangular shape measures approximately 9-1/2 to 6-1/4" to 3-1/2" x 4-1/2 to 1-1/2" thick.
8.60 pounds
$47.30

Fireworks Obsidian Rough - $5.00/pound
Locality: Mexico
Only $3.25/lb. for Bulk Orders over 100 pounds.
Only $2.75/lb. for Bulk Orders over 2000 pounds.

Fireworks Obsidian has wonderful white to colored patterns on a black background. Some portions of Fireworks Obsidian may be porous, but if you cut around these problem areas spectacular gems can be made from it. Note: the uneven hardness of this material makes it unsuitable for knapping.

Sample of Fireworks Obsidian Rough
Cabochon cut from Fireworks Obsidian
Item Number
Description
Weight
Price
Fireworks
Obsidian #1
Measures approximately 5" x 3-1/2" x 2-1/2 to 1" thick. SOLD
1.70 pounds
$8.50
Fireworks
Obsidian #2
2 Piece parcel measuring 3-1/2" x 2-3/4" x 1-3/4" thick & 2-3/4" x 3" x 1-3/4" thick.
1.60 pounds
$8.00
Fireworks
Obsidian #3
Measures approximately 6" x 3-3/4" to 1-1/2" wide x 2" thick.
2.70 pounds
$13.50
Fireworks
Obsidian #4
Measures approximately 5-1/2" x 4-1/2" at widest point x 2" thick. SOLD
3.30 pounds
$16.50
Fireworks
Obsidian #5
Two piece parcel measuring approximately 6" x 2-1/2" to 1-1/2 x 2" to a point thick and 5" x 2-1/2" to a point x 1-3/4" thick.
2.15 pounds
$10.75
Fireworks
Obsidian #6
Measures approximately 4-1/4" x 2-1/2" x 2" to 1" thick.
1.55 pounds
$7.75
Fireworks
Obsidian #7
Triangular shape measures approximately 9 x 5 x 2-3/4" to an edge.
6.45 pounds
$32.25
Fireworks
Obsidian #8
2 piece parcel measures approximately 2-3/4" x 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" to 1" thick & 4" x 2" x 1-1/2" to 3/4" thick.
2.95 pounds
$14.75
Fireworks
Obsidian #9
Measures approximately 5" x 3-1/2" x 3" to 1-1/2" thick. SOLD
2.80 pounds
$14.00
Fireworks
Obsidian #10
Measures approximately 7-1/2" x 6" x 5-3/4" to a point thick. SOLD
6.15 pounds
$30.75

NEW!!   Red Obsidian Rough - $4.50/pound
Locality: Mexico
Only $3.00/lb. for Bulk Orders over 100 pounds.
Only $2.25/lb. for Bulk Orders over 2000 pounds.

Red Obsidian is a new material in a color rarely found in obsidian. It cuts and polishes like most other obsidians.


Sample of Red Obsidian Rough
Item Number
Description
Weight
Price
Red
Obsidian #1
Measures approximately 8" x 6" x 3" at a peak.
6.37 pounds
$28.67
Red
Obsidian #2
2 Piece parcel measuring 3-1/2" x 2-3/4" x 1-3/4" thick & 2-3/4" x 3" x 1-3/4" thick.
1.60 pounds
$7.20
Red
Obsidian #3
Measures approximately 8" x 3-1/2" x 3-1/2" thick. SOLD
4.18 pounds
$18.81
Red
Obsidian #4
Measures approximately 6" x 4" at widest point x 2" thick.
2.35 pounds
$10.58
Red
Obsidian #5
Measures approximately 5-3/4" x 4-1/2" x 2-3/4" at a peak.
3.42 pounds
$15.39
Red
Obsidian #6
Measures approximately 5-1/2" x 3-1/2" x 3-1/2" at a peak.
2.98 pounds
$13.41
Red
Obsidian #7
Measures approximately 8-1/4" x 6" x 3-1/2" at a peak.
8.2 pounds
$36.90
Red
Obsidian #8
Measures approximately 4" x 4" x 3" to an edge.
1.83 pounds
$8.24
Red
Obsidian #9
2 piece parcel measuring approximately 4-1/4" x 2-1/4" x 1-3/4" thick & 3" x 2-1/2" x 1-1/8" thick.
1.81 pounds
$8.15
Red
Obsidian #10
Three piece parcel.
2.61 pounds
$11.75

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