Obsidian is a volcanic rock
that forms when lava solidifies so quickly that surrounding minerals have no
time to crystallize. For example, the lava may flow into a lake or ocean and
solidify immediately!
Obsidian is
harder than glass, a 5-6 on the Mohs Scale of Hardness, and has a Conchoidal
fracture (breaks like glass), so it was popularly used to form razor sharp
edges to create weapons, tools, ornaments. Its reflective surface made it
popular as a mirror and scrying ball. Scrying is a type of divination where the
scryer gazes into the surface of the crystal to obtain images to answer their
questions.
Obsidian is
still used today as chess pieces, piano keys and even for surgery. Obsidian is
sharper than the surgical scalpel, so it was used for precision work in cardiac
surgery, cosmetic surgery and eye surgery.
Some places
where Obsidian can be found include Iceland, Italy, Japan, Ecuador, Indonesia,
Mexico, Hungary, Oregon and Obsidian Cliff Yellowstone Wyoming
Energetically – Obsidian is the ultimate
healer’s stone.
- Transmutes
negative to positive energy, protecting your aura from absorbing others’
unwanted energies. Great to wear, place in your healing area and grid your
space with Obsidian.
- Helps
in letting go – place Obsidian at your solar plexus to bring the imbalance to
the surface, releasing the past, old loves, old baggage, etc.
- Hold
or wear for Grounding energy.
- Use
an Obsidian Ball for scrying/crystal ball gazing.
- Drink
as an elixir or place over the stomach for any problems related to this area –
digestion, nausea, ulcers, intestines
- Place
over bites, stings and swelling to reduce the pain.
Black is the base color of all
Obsidian, but it also comes in a variety of shades.
Variations of Obsidian:
Mahogany Obsidian = hematite brings a reddish brown inclusion to the black
Snowflake Obsidian = fan-like
arrangement of white Spherulite crystals form over the black Obsidian after it
has cooled making them look like snowflakes.
*Releases negative thoughts
and brings in the light of positive thinking
Rainbow Obsidian = layers of bubbles interfere with
the light penetrating the black Obsidian and you will see rainbow colors in the
right angle. Rainbow Obsidian can contain any bands and sheen of color, does
not necessarily mean it will have all of the colors of the rainbow.
*Brings joy and happiness
*Unhooks unhealthy
relationships from your heart
Gold & Silver Sheen Obsidian = tiny gas bubbles form a silver or
gold sheen color seen in the black Obsidian.
*Helps you to focus on your
goals and teaches patience in the process
Apache Tears = transparent black Obsidian nuggets
*Aids in grief, mourning and
brings forgiveness
Personal Experience
I have used
Rainbow Obsidian extensively. I learned my lesson the first time I did some
official Crystal Healing Sessions. I did three clients in a row and forgot to
protect myself with Obsidian. I was weak and sick for the whole week after! I
have never forgotten it since! I like to wear Obsidian while doing healings,
when I am going to encounter negative and draining personalities or just for
the look and feel of it. I used to wear it a lot when working at the front desk
as a library clerk and would have to deal with cranky patrons and their
complaints about fees, so I always recommend it to anyone in customer service
and especially those who work in hospitals, where a lot of sickness and spirits
are flowing freely!
Jewelry
The more brilliant the colors, the higher the value of the stone to the wearer.
Obsidian comes in all kinds of jewelry. Rainbow Obsidian jewelry is one of our
top selling crystals at I Dig Crystals.
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