Collection: Silver Obsidian

Obsidian is a silica-rich volcanic rock. There are different types of obsidian. They differ due to the rock's chemical composition. Obsidian is actually a natural glass. It forms during an eruption of silica-rich lava with less than 3% water. Upon exiting the volcano, it cools very rapidly, freezing the crystallization process.

This can be compared to a piece of lava suddenly solidifying as it leaves the volcano. The direct consequence of this phenomenon is the inability of the rock to crystallize. The result is the creation of a volcanic glass with a uniform texture, which is called an amorphous mineral. Furthermore, obsidian has sharp edges and very fine blades. It is a natural mineral with a complex composition.

Obsidian is essentially composed of silicon dioxide, about 70% or more. Its fracture is conchoidal (i.e., furrowed with curved and concentric striations) and its hardness is 7 to 7.5 on the Mohs scale. It has different colors and reflections due to the volcano where it was discovered and its various inclusions. It should be noted that each deposit, linked to a volcano, provides a different obsidian.

Green, brown, gray or black, it can sometimes have reflections of gold, silver, or even all the colors of the rainbow, (effect produced by the presence of hematites or magnesite). It also happens that two colors of obsidian mix.

Obsidian has been found in some sharp objects dating back approximately 2 to 4 million years, particularly in Kenya. Archaeological excavations have discovered knives, arrows, and spears. Depending on its composition, obsidian can sometimes be polished to make rustic mirrors.

As early as 7,000 BC, obsidian was widely used in surgery due to its cutting properties. Evidence of trepanation, the removal of a portion of the skull bone either to clean a wound or to attract spirits, is found.

In Mesopotamia, traces of obsidian blades have been identified as early as 5,000 BC.

In Egypt, obsidian was brought back from the Red Sea, Greece, or Italy. The Egyptians used it for its beauty, mystery, and value. They made the eyes of their statues, notably those in the mask of Tutankhamun (1323 BC). Obsius, returning from Ethiopia, brought back obsidian and decided to give it their name, obsidianus in Latin. Obsidian was used to make all kinds of ornamental objects, jewelry, and tools.

However, in Mexico, there is another legend. When the natives were short of food, the men went hunting, where they had to face wild beasts, even mammoths. They left their wives and children under the protection of the elders. Then, one day, the tribe was attacked by wild and ferocious hyenas. But the elders no longer had any weapons when young Obsid, son of the most valiant warrior, saw a shiny black stone on the ground. He tied it securely to a piece of wood. He threw this makeshift weapon at one of the hyenas, which screamed in pain, causing all the others to flee. The entire tribe honored young Obsid and granted him the status of warrior, and the stone was thus named in his name.

Among the Navajo tribe, obsidian was one of the four sacred stones. Obsidian Mountain corresponds to Mount Hesperus. In some creation stories, the human heart is said to have been created by the gods from obsidian.

For generations, magicians, sorcerers, and prophets have used polished obsidian as a mirror. They claimed to be able to read the future through it. But it was Dr. John Dee (1527-1608) who used it again to spread his prophecies. It became very famous, and the story goes that it helped foil certain plots against the English crown.

The main obsidian deposits are located in Mexico, Madagascar, the United States, etc.

Silver obsidian has been used for millennia by magicians, mages, prophets, and seers to predict the future. This stone has a well-founded reputation for being enchanting. It can be admired for hours.

This splendid variety of obsidian features a lustrous black surface and silver highlights. It possesses a magnetism that delights its owner. Silver obsidians are composed of 75% silica, magnesium, and iron. They have a glassy appearance.

Silver obsidian is sometimes used as a protective talisman. It is the result of cooled volcanic lava. It is a relatively rare stone with an iridescent appearance and a shimmering, sparkling appearance.

During archaeological excavations, a statue of Tezcatlipoca, a Nahuatl name literally translating to “Smoking Mirror,” was discovered, a god of Aztec mythology, with a silver obsidian mirror on his forehead. He was the most feared of the Aztec deities.

The finest pieces of silver obsidian come from Mexican deposits.

Silver obsidian is known to enhance clairvoyance and intuition. It encourages spiritual exploration and trust in the unknown.

This stone is a powerful protection stone. It teaches humility and frees its wearer from blockages from the past that prevent them from moving forward. It dispels buried fears and childhood traumas. It provides a mirror to the inner self and fosters a better understanding of oneself.

Silver obsidian helps one move forward in life, while providing assurance and self-confidence. It encourages one to achieve purity and humility.

This stone facilitates decision-making, helps one assume responsibility and overcome life's difficulties. It is particularly recommended for people who are seriously lacking in tact. It develops quality communication by allowing its wearer to choose the right words and create beautiful sentences.

During difficult times in life, silver obsidian helps you keep moving forward despite everything. It fosters compassion for others, but also for yourself. It encourages less judgmental and more compassionate behaviors towards others.

Silver obsidian instills patience and perseverance. It encourages hard work to achieve one's goals. It deepens meditation and improves the connection between body and mind. It allows one to look toward the future.