Dragonglass Obsidian

Dragon Obsidian is a trade name for unusual natural obsidians from the Greek island of Milos. They are characterized primarily by their rounded to egg-shaped forms, dark color and deeply sculpted surface. Their resemblance to fantastic dragon eggs gave these specimens their current trade name.

Individual specimens may display dark olive-green, gray, brownish-black to black shades and a typical glassy luster. They occur in spherical, oval, egg-shaped and teardrop forms, and each specimen differs in shape, structure and surface character.

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Properties

At first glance, it is unmistakably similar to a tektite. Color bands and the degree of crystallinity vary; the obsidian shows dark olive-green, gray or black shades and is characterized by a glassy luster. Dragon Obsidian has a pronounced deeply sculpted structure and, due to the darkness of the glass, is not translucent. It may be round, egg-shaped or teardrop-shaped. The average weight is 40 grams. Nodular obsidian has been found at only a few locations outside Europe, making it even more unusual.

History

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

A Rare and Unique Opportunity

Milos is rich in obsidian, but most of it consists of obsidian flakes and glass fragments. Only about 1% consists of structured and rounded obsidians. Of this 1%, only around 1% is undamaged, making these specimens exceptionally rare. These pieces also represent a unique and highly sought-after opportunity with strong potential for appreciation, as perlite mining is expected to begin at the locality, which may lead to their future unavailability.