Snowflake Obsidian Gemstones
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Hardness
5.0 on the Mohs scale.
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Occurrence
Found in areas of volcanic activity. Obsidian is natural glass, and is the result of lava that cooled quickly.
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Appearance
Black and opaque, with the appearance of whitish "snowflakes". Snowflake obsidian contains internal inclusions (crystallites) which produce the snowflake appearance. This interesting form of obsidian is found in Utah and Wyoming.
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Enhancements
Snowflake obsidian is not enhanced.
More information on gemstone enhancements.
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Gemstone Family
Snowflake Obsidian is a member of the Apache Tears gemstone family.
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Snowflake Obsidian
Snowflake Obsidian
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6.06 ct. total |
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| 10.0mm Cabochon, Round Cut |
| Black |
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| Opaque |
| [N] Not enhanced. |
| Quantity Available: 47 pairs |
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| Snowflake Obsidian |
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4.17 ct. total |
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| 10.0x8.0mm Cabochon, Oval Cut |
| Black |
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| Opaque |
| [N] Not enhanced. |
| Quantity Available: 24 pairs |
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| Snowflake Obsidian |
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3.95 ct. total |
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| 10.0x8.0mm Cabochon, Oval Cut |
| Black |
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| Opaque |
| [N] Not enhanced. |
| Quantity Available: 1 pairs |
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| Snowflake Obsidian |
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7.84 ct. total |
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| 12.0x10.0mm Cabochon, Oval Cut |
| Black |
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| Opaque |
| [N] Not enhanced. |
| Quantity Available: 85 pairs |
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| Snowflake Obsidian |
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22.97 ct. |
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| 30.0x22.0mm Cabochon, Oval Cut |
| Black |
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| Opaque |
| [N] Not enhanced. |
| Quantity Available: 2 |
| With white snowflakes. Stone may vary somewhat from what is pictured. |
| Snowflake Obsidian |
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9.33 ct. |
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| 18.0x13.0mm Cabochon, Oval Cut |
| Black |
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| Opaque |
| [N] Not enhanced. |
| Quantity Available: 74 |
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20.64 ct. |
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| 25.0x18.0mm Cabochon, Oval Cut |
| Black |
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| Opaque |
| [N] Not enhanced. |
| Quantity Available: 4 |
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Calibrated Snowflake Obsidian
Calibrated Snowflake Obsidian
Specify size, shape and quality when ordering. Prices are subject to change without notice. Actual carat weight may vary from the average carat weight listed.
- A Black obsidian, with areas of gray. Good cut, good polish.
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