
Snowflake Obsidians have many uses like they are widely used in jewelry, carved as beads and cabochons, as seen in the adjacent photo.Īnother commonly occurring variety of Obsidian used extensively for lapidary purposes is Apache tears. This, in gemological taxonomy, is called a snowflake Obsidian.


This is hard to communicate through pictures, but no naturally occurring Obsidian ever looks like a hard mass of plain black glass. Real Obsidians exhibit some or the other form of iridescence.So if you are being sold such a rock at a modest price, it is most likely a fake.

Tinted, man-made glass is often marketed as these rare Obsidians. The most rarely occurring types of Obsidian are those with an overwhelming amount of green, blue or red in them. This product is subject to our made-to-measure terms & conditions.Obsidian typically occurs in black, gray, and sometimes banded formations with brown streaks. Dries in 2-4 hours, recoatable in 16 hours.Can be used on suitably primed metalwork.Weather resistant and completely washable.Extremely durable, inhibits mould and algae growth.No need to prime onto previously painted surfaces, this can be painted onto existing timber without the fuss.Ĭompletely washable, easy to clean and water resistant like all the Intelligent Little Greene paints. This resists cracking, flaking, peeling fungal and algae growth over time. Wonderfully weather resistant it is water-based and dries with a UV-resistant microporous film. Intelligent Eggshell gives an elegant and sophisticated look for window frames, external door, gates, garden furniture and timber outbuildings. This exterior finish offers a high level of protection. Intelligent Exterior Eggshell is a self-priming low-sheen finish ideally suited for exterior woodwork and joinery.

A classic off-black colour used mostly for front doors. Little Greene Intelligent Exterior Eggshell paint in Obsidian Green™.
