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Gemstone Bead Picture Glossary - Obsidian

Mahogany Obsidian
snowflake obsidian bead picture

Snowflake Obsidian

Color:brown with black inclusions, black and gray inclusions
Found:Iceland, Italy and the U.S.A. (especially Wyoming), plus Hawaii, Japan and Java.
Interesting facts:

A natural glass that forms from volcanic activity.
American Indians used it for arrowheads, and the Aztecs used a great deal of obsidian for items including sacrificial knives and mirrors.

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