This listing is for a rough slab of Mahogany Obsidian, 100% natural. It can be used for lapidary to make cabochons or as a display specimen.  Would also be good for flint knapping.

Mahogany obsidian, also known as mountain mahogany, is natural glass obsidian that has iron inclusions creating the mahogany colored stripes and swirls in it. Obsidian can be found anywhere volcanic activity has occurred. Some of its most notable sources today include South America, Japan, Mexico, Afghanistan, and parts of the United States.

In addition to its decorative use, obsidian has been used to make smooth and sharp surgical blades and arrowheads due to its lack of cleavage and acute edges when broken. Stone Age people used obsidian for weapons and implements, Native Americans formed it into arrowheads and the Incans used it for weapons, mirrors and masks.

If you’ll be displaying the slab in your collection, we have easel stands which can be purchased separately.  We have 2″ and 3″ ones available.

  Click here for easel stands.

Details:

• gemstone: Mahogany Obsidian
• color: red/burgundy, black
• dimensions: approx 4.5 × 4.25 inches
• thickness: approx 1/4 inch
• weight: 170.70 g

The measurements provided are at the widest part and are close approximations.  The piece(s) shown in the pictures is what will be shipped to you.

Some pictures are taken with the stone wet while others are dry.  These are rough, not polished pieces.

All items are shipped within 1 – 3 days of purchase.

If you have any questions, please contact us.

Thank You

Tim & Tonya Daniels