Obsidian rolled stones
Obsidian rolled stone comes in many varieties: black, Apache tear, silver, snowflake, mahogany,
rainbow, Manta Huichol... its geographical origins are numerous, and its beauty as mysterious as ever.
The properties of a rolled Obsidian stone
Mineralogy
Obsidian is formed by the rapid cooling of volcanic lava. It is found in some of the world's volcanic regions, including Yellowstone Park in the USA, Iceland and Italy.
As it has no crystalline structure, it is sometimes classified as a mineraloid. Very rich in silica (usually around 70%), its chemical composition is close to that of felsic rocks such as granite and rhyolite.
Most of the time, it has a dark color similar to basalt, but its hue can vary according to the presence of inclusions and impurities. It can have a vitreous lustre, conchoidal fracture and a hardness slightly greater than that of glass. In fact, ancient cultures often used it to create tools, ornaments or mirrors because of its reflective surface, and just as often as a weapon because of its fearsome sharp edges.
Obsidian can change over time, undergoing devitrification or hydration due to atmospheric conditions, and form fine-grained crystals known as spherulites. Optical effects, such as brilliance or rainbows, depend on the orientation and presence of microcrystals or gas bubbles in the glass.
In lithotherapy
Obsidian is a stone with introspective properties of rare power. If you're tempted by the experience, you need to be prepared to question yourself completely. That's why, in lithotherapy, it's advisable to use this stone with discernment.
However, there are many varieties of Obsidian, and some are softer than others. Among the variations of this stone are, in ascending order of strength, Mahogany Obsidian, Silver Obsidian, Golden Obsidian, Apache Tears Obsidian and Rainbow Obsidian, also known as Celestial Eye Obsidian.
We suggest you start your work with the least powerful Obsidian, Mahogany. If all goes well and you wish to continue on this path, use the stones crescendo, up to the Rainbow Obsidian, if you feel ready, of course!
*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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