![]() ![]() ![]() When this happens, a smooth, volcanic glass-like rock is formed. Sometimes, volcanic lava cools quickly, which does not allow crystals to form. Igneous stones and crystals are formed from cooled volcanic lava, either from active volcanos or from lava in the center of the earth's crust. If this pairing is intimidating to you, try replacing Moldavite with Libyan Desert Glass.Obsidian, as you already know, is not a crystal. Obsidian is one of the most powerful grounding stones on the planet and will support you as you begin to work with the highly transformative energy of Moldavite. I love to recommend this pairing to anyone beginning their healing journey with Moldavite. Amethyst and Obsidian both contain protective and purifying properties and will assist you in removing energy that is not in alignment with yours. This is a beautiful combination for cleansing and purifying the energy of your space. Peridot and Obsidian harmonize perfectly for both healing work and manifestation. This combination is great for manifesting financial wealth and security. One of Obsidians most popular uses is in divination where one will gaze into the stone to find the answers you are seeking. ![]() Black Obsidian is great to wear in jewelry for protection and grounding. As always, it should be stored away from minerals higher on the MOHs scale.Ĭleaning: Warm water, detergent, and soft brush.įeng Shui Placement: Obsidian is the perfect stone to place at the front of your home or entryway for protection.īlack Obsidian is a powerful stone of protection that can be used to charm your space so that no malicious entities or energy can enter. With its natural reflective property, Obsidian will help you look into the depths of your soul to find your purpose, guidance and healing.Ĭare: Remove before contact sports, weight lifting or activities where it may come into contact with force. Obsidian has a profound protective energy that helps you ground into the protective and healing energy from the Earth. Shamans and healers have used Obsidian for thousands of years to gain knowledge from higher realms, heal diseases and wounds. Historically, it was believed to dispel demons and spirits. Obsidian has been used for thousands of years in ceremony, divination and in protection talismans. The Aztec deity Tezcatlipoca’s name means “Lord of the Smoking (Obsidian) Mirror”. Anicent civilizations like the Mayans and Aztecs used Obsidian for many uses from knife blades to jewelry. The use of Obsidian dates back to the Stone Age for use as arrowheads, spear points, knife blades, and scrapers. The word Obsidian, is derived from the Latin word “obsidianus” and named after Obsidius, the Roman who discovered the stone in Aethiopia (also known as Ethiopia) according to famous historian Pliny the Elder. It can also form as dark bands or mottling in gray, green, or yellow. Obsidian is generally jet-black in color, the presence of hematite (iron oxide) produces the red and brown varieties, and the inclusion of tiny gas bubbles may create a golden sheen. Obsidian can form in different cooling environments like along the edges of lava flow, along the edges of a volcanic dome, and where lava contacts water. Obsidian is extremely rich in silica (about 65 to 80 percent) and a chemical composition similar to Rhyolite and Granite. Obsidian forms in many places across the globe in areas of geologically recent volcanic activity. This creates an amorphous material known as a “mineraloid”. Obsidian is an igneous rock (volcanic glass) that forms when molten rock cools so rapidly that atoms are unable to arrange themselves into a crystalline structure. South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands (GBP £)
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