Snowflake Obsidian comes from the USA. This material has an interesting pattern and is great to slab and polish!
A striking kind of obsidian known as "snowflake obsidian lapidary rough" has a pattern that looks like tiny snowflakes set against a black background. Tiny mineral crystals become trapped in the matrix of the molten lava during its quick cooling, forming this natural volcanic glass. These mineral inclusions in snowflake obsidian usually consist of white feldspar or cristobalite, giving the appearance of snowflakes strewn across the dark obsidian.
You'll note the rough, uneven texture of snowflake obsidian lapidary rough, which is typical of unpolished gemstone material. Usually glossy and dark in color, its surface is dotted with white patterns that resemble snowflakes. Every piece of snowflake obsidian has its own distinct character and appeal due to these distinctive markings.
