Material: Natural Obsidian
Shape: Irregular Rectangle
Color: Transparent
Size: See available options
Selling Unit: 1 strand
Beads per Strand: See available options
Color Treatment: Natural Color
Finish: Polished
Chemical Composition: Volcanic glass, SiO2-rich
Mohs Hardness: 5.5
Item No: MBGEOBS029
Please note that bead size and quantity per strand may vary slightly due to the natural material and handmade measuring process.
The geometric shape gives these Transparent Obsidian beads a more structured look than standard rounds. The smaller scale is useful for slim bracelets, delicate necklace sections, and spacing around larger focal beads. A polished surface helps the color and pattern read clearly in simple bracelet and necklace layouts.
The strength of obsidian in design is its contrast: it works well with metal, clear stones, warm browns, and bold color accents. Natural Color material is useful when the design should keep the stone's original character rather than a perfectly matched, factory-even look.
