Polished Pair of Snowflake Obsidian Stud Earrings - sold per Pair - From Mexico

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 

Beautiful Polished Pair of Snowflake Obsidian Stud Earrings - sold per Pair - From Mexico

Snowflake Obsidian from Mexico is a unique variety of volcanic glass, formed from rapidly cooling lava. It's distinguished by its striking black background dotted with grey or white "snowflake" patterns, which are actually inclusions of Cristobalite, a type of quartz that forms during the cooling process. 

The photographs shown represent either the full stock item available or a sample from a larger batch. Variations are expected among individually selected batches. However, every batch or item within this stock has been carefully sorted, graded and priced according to its respective quality.

PRODUCT MINERALS 
Silicon Dioxide, Cristobalite

PRODUCT FEATURES
Luster, Vitreous, Glassy

PRODUCT COLOUR 
Black, White

MOHS HARDNESS SCALE
5 to 6

PRODUCT DATA
Locality = Mexico
Grade = A Grade
Size = 8 - 19 mm