Snowflake Obsidian Gemstones

  • Hardness

    5.0 on the Mohs scale.

  • Occurrence

    Found in areas of volcanic activity. Obsidian is natural glass, and is the result of lava that cooled quickly.

  • 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.

  • Enhancements

    Snowflake obsidian is not enhanced.

    More information on gemstone enhancements.

  • Gemstone Family

    Snowflake Obsidian is a member of the Apache Tears gemstone family.

Snowflake Obsidian
Snowflake Obsidian

OBS119
OBS119
6.06 ct. total
10.0mm Cabochon, Round Cut
Black
Opaque
[N] Not enhanced.
Quantity Available: 47 pairs
With white snowflakes.
Snowflake Obsidian

OBS110
OBS110
4.17 ct. total
10.0x8.0mm Cabochon, Oval Cut
Black
Opaque
[N] Not enhanced.
Quantity Available: 24 pairs
With white snowflakes.
Snowflake Obsidian

OBS112
OBS112
3.95 ct. total
10.0x8.0mm Cabochon, Oval Cut
Black
Opaque
[N] Not enhanced.
Quantity Available: 1 pairs
With white snowflakes.
Snowflake Obsidian

OBS122
OBS122
7.84 ct. total
12.0x10.0mm Cabochon, Oval Cut
Black
Opaque
[N] Not enhanced.
Quantity Available: 85 pairs
With white snowflakes.
Snowflake Obsidian

OBS124
OBS124
22.97 ct.
30.0x22.0mm Cabochon, Oval Cut
Black
Opaque
[N] Not enhanced.
Quantity Available: 2
With white snowflakes. Stone may vary somewhat from what is pictured.
Snowflake Obsidian

OBS125
OBS125
9.33 ct.
18.0x13.0mm Cabochon, Oval Cut
Black
Opaque
[N] Not enhanced.
Quantity Available: 74
With white snowflakes.
Snowflake Obsidian

OBS127
OBS127
20.64 ct.
25.0x18.0mm Cabochon, Oval Cut
Black
Opaque
[N] Not enhanced.
Quantity Available: 4
With white snowflakes.
Snowflake Obsidian

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.

Snowflake Obsidian Quality A
Shape Size Avg. Weight Price Each
8mm
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10mm
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  A
10x8mm
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12x10mm
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14x10mm
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16x12mm
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18x13mm
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25x18mm
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30x22mm
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40x30mm
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