Rainbow Obsidian

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China
6.17 carats

Rainbow Obsidian is a variety of Obsidian that has sheen of spectral hues to interference of light, which is caused by included layers of minute bubbles.

Banded iridescence in various colours in volcanic glass.

Rainbow Obsidian Gemstones by Colour

This table shows the variety of hues this gemstone can be found in. Click on a photo for more information.
 
General Information
A variety or type of:Obsidian, which is a variety of Glass
Further Information
Mineral information:Rainbow Obsidian information at mindat.org
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