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15.1 CTS A GRADE RAINBOW OBSIDIUM SLAB [F 5763 ]

SKU
Dimensions (mm)
20.000 x 19.000 x 7.000mm
Weight (cts)
15.100
Treatment
No Treatment
Type
Rough, Specimen
Colours

QUALITY ROUGH

A GRADE OBSIDIUM SLAB

This is a piece we cut off a rough specimen at app 45 degree angle to expose the amazing patterns.Great cutting experience.We have taken the photo with the rough wet.

General
CategoryVolcanic glass
Formula (repeating unit)70–75% SiO2, plus MgO, Fe3O4
Identification
ColorDeep black or blackish green
FractureConchoidal
Mohs scale hardness5–6[1]
LusterVitreous
Specific gravity~2.4[2]
Optical propertiesTranslucent
References[3]

Obsidian is a naturally occurring volcanic glass formed as an extrusive igneous rock.

It is produced when felsic lava extruded from a volcano cools rapidly with minimum crystal growth. Obsidian is commonly found within the margins of rhyolitic lava flows known as obsidian flows, where the chemical composition (high silica content) induces a high viscosity and polymerization degree of the lava. The inhibition of atomic diffusion through this highly viscous and polymerized lava explains the lack of crystal growth. Obsidian is hard and brittle; it therefore fractures with very sharp edges, which were used in the past in cutting and piercing tools, and has been used experimentally as surgical scalpel blades. It may contain patterns of gas bubbles remaining from the lava flow, aligned along layers created as the molten rock was flowing before being cooled. These bubbles can produce interesting effects such as a golden sheen (sheen obsidian). An iridescent, rainbow-like sheen (rainbow obsidian) is caused by inclusions of magnetite nanoparticles

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quality rough
quality rough
The owner Paul Sedawie is the current president of the Opal Association.All my life i have enjoyed collecting minerals and fossils .I have been opal mining and now have a large opalized fossil collection of museum quality.I enjoy visiting mines in different parts of the world and try to buy direct off the miner or as close to the source as possible to give you the best deals.Natural stones/minerals fascinate me so I don�t stock laboratory made stones.I have a few sites here which I head under the Seda group.I believe that your continued business is my business so I hope you enjoy the amazing array and beauty of nature I have to offer.Best Regards Paul Sedawie We have a retail shop/museum at the Gold Coast Opal and Gem Centre 25 surfers av mermaid waters Qld Australia .4218 open mon to sat 10 to 5
Lightning Ridge, Australia
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  • tr3y003
    tr3y003
    Positive

    A+ seller great looking piece

  • kylea
    kylea
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    Paid and shipped - no feedback left after 100 days

  • chris47
    chris47
    Positive

    The stone is very beautiful. Im really looking forward to cut it. Its always a pleasure to make business with you

  • chris47
    chris47
    Positive

    The stone is very beautiful. Its always a pleasure to make business with you

  • chris47
    chris47
    Positive

    The stones are very beautiful. Im really looking forward to cut them. Its always a pleasure to make business with you

Bids History (2)
aubreyjaded120
Purchased from this seller previously
5 years ago
$2.00
5 years ago
$1.00

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Overview

Listing Type : Standard
Product ID : 875490
Starting Bid : $1
Starts : 30th January 2019 09:56 am AEST
Ends : 27th February 2019 09:56 am AEST
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