Snowflake Obsidian Cabochons. These cabochons are great to wire wrap or set into jewelry. Please see the chart below.
A striking form of obsidian that evokes the classic splendor of a winter scene is called snowflake obsidian. This volcanic glass, so called because of the tiny patterns like snowflakes that cover its surface, is created when lava cools quickly, trapping mineral impurities inside its glossy, dark matrix.
Snowflake obsidian's rich, velvety black coloring, evoking the depths of the deepest winter night, immediately captivates the viewer. Its surface is dotted with fine white or gray flecks and patterns that look like tiny snowflakes gently floating through a nighttime sky. Every inclusion that resembles a snowflake bears witness to the stone's volcanic beginnings and the distinct geological processes that shaped it.
