Stone: Obsidian Color: Opaque black with occasional golden irridescent sheen and transparent black marbling Approximate size & shape of
chips: 1/4"; angular
50 Stone Chip Beads
For the jewelry-maker or beading enthusiast, here are 50 beads made of Black Obsidian chips. Chips are the small leftovers from tumbled stones or shells, with holes drilled through them.
Mix them with other stone beads and metallic spacers for endless possibilities.
[Please allow for natural variations in the stones.]
Obsidian is a type of volcanic glass. As glass, it is rather hard to cut and work with, as it tends to shatter. These are a somewhat rare form of chip bead.
