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OBSIDIAN

Obsidian is a deep-black volcanic stone formed by the rapid cooling of lava. Naturally vitreous, it has always fascinated with its dark, razor-sharp brilliance, both mineral and organic. Used since prehistoric times to fashion weapons and tools, it has also been regarded since Antiquity as a mirror of the soul. Its reputation as a stone of truth and protection makes it one of the most powerful and respected stones in traditions the world over.

GEM TYPE
NATURAL VOLCANIC GLASS
FAMILY
MAGMATIC ROCK
COLOR(S)
DEEP BLACK TO DARK GRAY
MOHS SCALE
5 - 5.5

GEOGRAPHICAL ORIGIN

Mexico
United States
Iceland
Italy
Armenia
Obsidian's black color is due to the presence of magnetite and other iron-rich minerals, trapped in lava that cooled too quickly to crystallize.

A little history

In Mesoamerican civilizations, notably the Aztecs and Mayans, obsidian was considered a sacred stone. It was used to make ritual knives and arrowheads, but also to make divinatory mirrorsused by shamans to communicate with the spirits. Emperor Montezuma is said to have possessed a black obsidian mirror in which he consulted omens. In Europe, obsidian points are also found in Neolithic remains, proof of its value from the earliest human societies.

LITHOTHERAPY

In serious lithotherapy, Obsidian is a stone of protection and inner clarity:

Energy protection
It acts as a shield against harmful external influences or negative energies.
Introspection
It is said to help reveal unconscious blockages or buried truths, particularly when working on the deeper self.
Mental clarity
It promotes lucidity in difficult decisions and helps cut toxic ties.
Anchoring
An earth stone, it enables us to remain centered and stable, even in the midst of turmoil.
Associated astrological signs
Scorpio, Capricorn, Sagittarius.
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