{"product_id":"black-obsidian-skull-132","title":"Black Obsidian Skull Carving","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Obsidian Skull Carving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBold and striking, this \u003cstrong\u003eBlack Obsidian Skull Carving\u003c\/strong\u003e is hand-carved from natural volcanic glass and polished to a deep, mirror-like finish. The detailed skull form highlights the rich black coloration and subtle natural variations characteristic of obsidian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack Obsidian forms when silica-rich volcanic lava cools rapidly, creating a natural volcanic glass rather than a crystalline mineral. 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