Rough Obsidian pocket stone
A powerful stone of introspection, rough Obsidian - Apache tear, black, silver, snowflake, mahogany, rainbow, Manta Huichol - is best placed in experienced hands. However, there are also varieties with softer effects.
Why choose Obsidian?
Obsidian in lithotherapy
Obsidian, a very powerful and authentic stone of introspection, should be used with care. You need to be ready to question yourself in depth. Only then will you achieve liberation.
There are several varieties, including Mahogany Obsidian, which is a less powerful stone than Rainbow Obsidian or Apache Tears Obsidian. So it's perfect for a smoother start. It's a stabilizing stone that puts your feet back on the ground, while giving you energy.
Silver Obsidian has a powerful purifying action and sharpens your senses.
Golden Obsidian is a stone of protection and , above all, an excellent compromise between the overpowering effect of Apache Tear Obsidian or Rainbow Obsidian and its more temperate properties.
Obsidian Apache Tears is perfect for any quest for truth, but it won't be kind to you. You need to be prepared before you start working with this stone.
Finally, Rainbow Obsidian, also called Celestial Eye Obsidian, has an intense eye that sees all and reveals all. It's a very powerful, very direct stone, which can even ruffle your feathers, and which never lies. It's a powerful revealer that can, however, destabilize you somewhat. Use this stone only when you feel ready to do so.
Find out more about the virtues of Obsidian in lithotherapy.
Mineralogy
Rough obsidian is a volcanic stone that has cooled very rapidly in its geological history. Shiny and dark in appearance, it is generally black, but can also be brown, green, red or violet, depending on its impurities.
The most common types of Obsidian are Snowflake Obsidian, which features white or gray flecks of cristobalite, a type of quartz, which contrast sharply with its dominant black color; Mahogany Obsidian, which features streaks or flecks of hematite or magnetite, iron oxides giving it a woody appearance to great effect; Golden Obsidian, which has golden reflections or sparkles due to gas bubbles trapped in the glass.
*Please note! Some minerals may be toxic and must not be licked or ingested (as such or in the form of powder, elixir or stone water) or be in prolonged contact with the skin or mucous membranes.
*The information on the stones described here are general indications based on our research and experience, and are not exhaustive.
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