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Miscellaneous Obsidian Cutting and Knapping Rough:
Fireworks Obsidian, Snowflake Obsidian, Starry Night Obsidian
Obsidian comes in many types. Rainbow and color sheens produce unusual cabochons and knapped items. The sheen is the result of the play of light 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.
Fireworks Obsidian Rough - $4.00/pound
Locality: Mexico

Fireworks Obsidian cuts unusual cabochons. The surface of finished cabochons will have a crackly surface, but the stones are still fabulous. This material is not good for knapping.
Photo is the actual piece of Fireworks Obsidian Rough for sale.
Fireworks Obsidian Cabochon.
Item Number
Description
Weight
Price
Fireworks Obsidian #1
Measures approximately 6" x 7-3/4" x 3-1/2" thick.
8.36 pounds
$33.44

Snowflake Obsidian Rough - $6.00/pound
Locality: Utah

We were excited to find these fine quality pieces of Snowflake Obsidian in our "archives", because good quality Snowflake Obsidian is getting harder to source. Great material for cabochons, carvings and knapping.
Sample of Cat's Eye Sheen Obsidian Rough
Item Number
Description
Weight
Price
Snowflake Obsidian #1
Triangular shape measures approximately 5-1/2" x 4" x 3 to 2" thick. (Piece on left side of photo).
4.26 pounds
$25.65
Snowflake Obsidian #2
Measures approximately 4" x 4 to 3" x 3-1/2 to 3" thick. (Piece on right side of photo).
4.81 pounds
$28.86

Starry Night Obsidian Rough - $1.50/pound
Locality: Mexico

Starry Night Obsidian cuts unusually colorful cabochons. The surface of finished cabochons will have a crackly surface, but the stones are still fabulous. This material is not good for knapping.
Sample of Starry Night Obsidian Rough
Item Number
Description
Weight
Price
Starry Night Obsidian #1
Measures approximately 6-1/2" x 6" x 6" thick.
19.01 pounds
$28.52
Starry Night Obsidian #2
Measures approximately 7" x 6" x 3-1/4 to 1/2" thick. SOLD
8.10 pounds
$12.15

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