This listing is for a small Golden Sheen Obsidian sphere display specimen, 100% natural.  This is a completely polished specimen.

Details:

• gemstone: Golden Sheen Obsidian
• color: black, gold
• dimensions: 2 inches
• weight: 171.20 g

The measurements provided are at the widest part and are close approximations.   The piece(s) shown in the pictures is what will be shipped to you.

Gold sheen obsidian is a natural volcanic glass that displays a shimmering, metallic golden reflection when tilted in the light.

Key Properties

• Composition: Amorphous, silica-rich volcanic glass (SiO₂ ≈ 70%) that cools rapidly from lava.
• The Golden Sheen: Created by microscopic gas bubbles or aligned mineral/magnetite/hematite inclusions trapped inside the glass as it solidified.
• Origin: Most famously mined in deposits in Mexico (such as Jalisco), though found in smaller amounts worldwide.
• Hardness: Measures 5 to 5.5 on the Mohs scale and breaks with a sharp, conchoidal (shell-like) fracture.

This is what Megan from IL had to say about our gemstone spheres: Beautiful quality on both of the pieces I ordered!! Definitely will purchase from this seller again.

A glass stand can be purchased separately if desired.  https://www.tntmineco.com/shop/glass-sphere-stand/

If you have any questions, please contact us.

Thank You

Tim & Tonya Daniels

Safety Advisory (California Proposition 65):

While completely safe to display on a shelf or wear as finished pieces, many raw mineral specimens naturally contain toxic elements, heavy metals, or glass-like structures (such as copper, arsenic, lead, or silica). To ensure your safety, please follow these responsible ownership and lapidary protocols:

• Basic Handling: Always wash your hands immediately after touching raw minerals and never ingest minerals.

• Lapidary Safety: When cutting or drilling, always use specialized safety equipment, including wet-cutting machinery, proper ventilation, and appropriate respirators or masks to avoid inhaling toxic dust or fumes.