Dragonglass Obsidian 8,4g – Milos, Greece

Its perfect round shape and color variations make it an exceptional collector’s piece among obsidians. It is one of the few European nodule-type obsidians with a deep structure and the only one that resembles the dragon eggs from the series “Game of Thrones” and “House of the Dragon.” That is why everyone who sees it calls it “dragon glass.”

Color, structure, and shape are as follows: At first glance, it is unmistakably similar to a tektite. The color zones and texture vary – the obsidian displays dark olive-green, gray, or black tones and has a characteristic glossy luster. Dragon Obsidian features a prominent deep structure and, due to the darkness of the glass, is not translucent. It can be round, oval, or drop-shaped. The average weight is approximately 40 grams. Nodule-type obsidian has been found at only a few locations outside Europe, which makes it even more exceptional. These include obsidians from Indonesia (Agni Manitite), the USA (Saffordite and Apache Tears obsidian), Peru (Macusanite), Colombia (Colombianite), Nicaragua (Marekanite), Azerbaijan, and China.

Dragon Obsidian originates from the Greek island of Milos. The lava dome formed from a submarine volcano, and its age is estimated at approximately 1.5 million years. At the beginning of the Neolithic period, around 8000 BC, obsidian mining and trade began on Milos. Tools, knives, and arrowheads made from Milos obsidian have been found on Crete, in Egypt, and elsewhere.

Milos is rich in obsidian, but it consists mainly of obsidian flakes (glass fragments). Only about 1% consists of structured, rounded obsidians – and of that amount, only a fraction are undamaged, making them exceptionally rare. What makes these pieces a unique and sought-after investment is also the fact that perlite mining will soon begin at the site, which will likely make Dragon Obsidian unavailable.