Obsidian Specimen

In need of some grounding? This raw black Obsidian Specimen is a good size to hold in hand for your mediation practice. You could also use it for a crystal healing body layout.

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Black Obsidian Meanings

Key words: Psychic protection, grounding, cleansing of negativity, spirit communication

Chakras: Base

Element: Earth

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Number: 1

Black Obsidian Crystal Healing Properties:

Black Obsidian’s energy creates a protective shield that helps one remain centred when faced with negativity. It assists in recognizing where one is holding negativity and helps uncover unconscious thoughts and patterns that inhibit one’s spiritual and personal growth.

Black Obsidian History and Uses:

Black Obsidian derives it name from an ancient Roman explorer called Obsius who was given a black glass sphere from a volcano by an Ethiopian woman called Xenia. It is also called the “wizard stone” because it has been used since ancient times in many magical practices. Polished Obsidian mirrors were used for scrying and Nostradamus is reputed to have used a Black Obsidian sphere for scrying. It is an opaque volcanic glass that can be black, brown grey or green, the translucent variety from Arizona is referred to as Apache Tears. Black Obsidian has been used since Paleolithic times for making tools and weapons because it holds a sharp edge.

Black Obsidian Geological Description:

Obsidian is a glassy, silica rich rock formed from lava with a hardness of 5 to 5.5. It is an amorphous stone meaning that its structure contains no regular geometric pattern. Obsidian is found in South America, Japan, Mexico, Afghanistan, and parts of the United States.

Affirmation: I clear and transform negative energy and patterns.