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1.9" Polished Chocolate (Mahogany) Obsidian Turtle - California
This is a 1.9" long turtle sculpted from mahogany obsidian, collected from California. This obsidian specimen has been polished, revealing the swirls and streaks of red/brown color that give this form of obsidian its name.
About Mahogany Obsidian
Mahogany obsidian is a natural glass formed when lava cools very quickly during volcanic eruptions. Because the speed at which the lava cools, no crystal structures can form. The red streaks in the normally jet-black obsidian are caused by hematite or other iron-based mineral inclusions. This stone can be found worldwide, though most comes from Mexico.
Mahogany obsidian is a natural glass formed when lava cools very quickly during volcanic eruptions. Because the speed at which the lava cools, no crystal structures can form. The red streaks in the normally jet-black obsidian are caused by hematite or other iron-based mineral inclusions. This stone can be found worldwide, though most comes from Mexico.
SPECIES
Obsidian (Volcanic Glass) & Hematite
LOCATION
California
SIZE
1.9 x 1.2"
CATEGORY
SUB CATEGORY
ITEM
#331582
