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Rainbow Obsidian Sphere
4 December 2005, 11:00 PST
Los AngelesSold for US$235 inc. premium
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Jalisco, Mexico
Within what appears to be a black sphere of natural glass are iridescent bands of flowing color, based in layers of microscopic crystals which formed as the volcanic glass slowly cooled. These micro-crystals reflect light in a manner similar to opals. Diameter 5 in.
Within what appears to be a black sphere of natural glass are iridescent bands of flowing color, based in layers of microscopic crystals which formed as the volcanic glass slowly cooled. These micro-crystals reflect light in a manner similar to opals. Diameter 5 in.

