Description
4.38 Cts Pr. Of Black Obsidian in oval-cab Cut10x8mm,Pr. Of Black Obsidian-oval-cab
Nice pair, will make great earrings Dealer Offering Item for Sale: New Directions Obsidian Specifications: - Gem Species: SILICA / AGATE
- Hardness: 5.5
- Density:
- RI: 1.51
Size: 10 (L) X 8 (W) mmCut: oval-cabCarat Weight: 4.38 Carats Pr AveGrade: Cab AAClarity Breakdown: Cabochon Opaque material - Has excellent clarity, whether it be of a uniform opaquity, or crystalline in nature.Cutting Breakdown: Cabochon Cuts: Has a expertly and uniformly cut and will set wellCarat Breakdown: Average in Carat Weight for this size stone (+/- 5%)Photo Clarity Breakdown: Color is Good, Image is Good, & Background is True.Photo Taken with Flash. Photo shows Multiple views of pairs of gemstones.Pricing based on a pair of gemstones.Although its most common color is black, obsidian can also be found in light brown, brown mottled with black, and black with a beautiful golden or silvery sheen. Snowflake obsidian is dotted with white patches where parts of the rock have begun to crystallize. The most prized obsidian by gemologists is the rainbow obsidian variety with purple, green and gold bands of sheen.
Obsidian was revered by ancient cultures. It was one of the major barter materials, and prized for its ability to be worked to razor-sharp edges for arrows and spears. It has been used since prehistoric times for making tools, masks, weapons, mirrors and jewelry. Healing properties of Obsidian
Obsidian helps to protect the very sensitive against depression. It is the stone of the soft hearted and gentle people of the world. Use obsidian to help block negativity of any kind. As a black gemstone, it symbolizes self control and resilience. Black stones have protective energies in the sense that black is the absence of light, and therefore, can be used to create invisibility. Sources of Obsidian
Obsidian can be found anywhere that volcanic activity has occurred. Some of its important sources today are South America, Japan, Mexico, Afghanistan, and parts of the United States. The San Carlos Apache Reservation in Arizona, United States, produces an interesting banded variety of obsidian known as "Apache Tears".Photo shows a flash ring on the cabochon caused by the flash of the camera.Photo shows flash from the camera We grade each gemstone for Color, Clarity, cut, and Carat weight. We try to define / analysis each gemstone and photo taken (all photo are of the gemstone itself not a general stone photo) to help you make a better decision. These photos are intended to provide you with an accurate visual representation of the gem.Photo's taken with a macro lens, which may make the gemstone look larger in some views..Combining of views also may make gemstone look different sizes.Click on the photo to enlarge photo for better detail. Check out the mult views of the gemstones..
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