{"product_id":"c-5","title":"Natural Brown Smoky Obsidian Raw Volcanic Glass Mineral Specimen 6g","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA small natural \u003cstrong\u003ebrown smoky obsidian specimen\u003c\/strong\u003e, weighing approximately \u003cstrong\u003e6g\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis raw piece of volcanic glass displays a rich dark brown to almost black appearance, becoming noticeably warmer and more translucent around thinner edges when illuminated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe specimen has excellent naturally fractured glassy surfaces displaying the characteristic curved, shell-like \u003cstrong\u003econchoidal fracture patterns\u003c\/strong\u003e associated with obsidian. A small area also produces a subtle rainbow-like flash under direct light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne side retains pale natural surface\/matrix material, providing an interesting contrast with the highly lustrous exposed obsidian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural obsidian volcanic glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDark smoky brown colouring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlassy lustre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinctive conchoidal fracture surfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTranslucent brown around thinner edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall iridescent flash visible under certain lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaw, unpolished specimen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: \u003cstrong\u003e6g\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExact specimen pictured\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural fractures, cleavage, inclusions, matrix and irregular edges are present. Please study all photographs carefully as they show the exact specimen you will receive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisclaimer: Gemstone identification is based on visual assessment only, considering colour, pattern, translucency, lustre and other observable characteristics. Stones have not been laboratory tested unless explicitly stated. Whilst every effort has been made to identify each gemstone accurately, identification should be considered our best professional opinion rather than a certified mineralogical determination. Natural gemstones vary in colour, pattern and inclusions, making every piece unique. Metaphysical properties are based on traditional beliefs and are not scientifically proven.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clarke's Fusions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47882037854339,"sku":null,"price":4.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0384\/0432\/5507\/files\/IMG_20260809_163314.jpg?v=1786826375","url":"https:\/\/clarkesfusions.co.uk\/products\/c-5","provider":"Clarke's Fusions ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}