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Obsidian is a silica-rich volcanic rock. Different kinds of obsidian exist, differing due to the chemical composition of the rock. Obsidian is actually a natural glass. It forms during an eruption of silica-rich lava with less than 3% water. As it exits the volcano, it undergoes very rapid cooling, freezing the crystallization process.

This can be likened to a piece of lava suddenly solidified as it exits the volcano. The direct consequence of this phenomenon is the impossibility for the rock to crystallize. The result is the creation of a volcanic glass with a uniform texture, qualified as an amorphous mineral. Furthermore, obsidian has sharp edges and very fine blades. It is a natural mineral with a complex composition.

Thus, obsidian is essentially composed of silicon dioxide, about 70% or more. Its fracture is conchoidal (i.e., grooved with curved and concentric striae) 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, grey or black, it can sometimes have golden, silvery, or even rainbow reflections (an effect produced by the presence of hematite or magnesite). It also happens that two colors of obsidian mix.

Traces of obsidian are found in certain sharp objects dating from approximately 2 to 4 million years ago, notably in Kenya. During archaeological excavations, knives, arrows, and spears have been discovered. Sometimes, obsidian, depending on its composition, can be polished to create rustic mirrors.

As early as 7,000 BCE, obsidian was widely used in surgery due to its cutting properties. Evidence of trepanation, the removal of a part of the skull bone either to clean a wound or to allow spirits to enter, has been found.

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

In Egypt, obsidian was brought 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 Tutankhamun's mask (1323 BCE). Obsius, returning from Ethiopia, brought back obsidian and decided to name it "obsidianus" in Latin. Obsidian was used for making all kinds of ornamental objects, jewelry, or tools.

However, in Mexico, there is another legend. In times when indigenous people lacked food, men went hunting where they had to face wild beasts, even mammoths. They left women 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 weapons when young Obsid, son of the bravest warrior, saw a shiny black stone on the ground. He firmly attached it to a piece of wood. He threw this makeshift weapon at one of the hyenas, which howled in pain, scaring away all the others. The whole tribe honored young Obsid and granted him warrior status, and the stone was thus named after him.

In the Navajo tribe, obsidian was one of the 4 sacred stones. The obsidian mountain corresponds to Mount Hesperus. In some of their creation stories, the heart of man was said to have been created by the gods with obsidian.

For generations, mages, sorcerers, or prophets have used polished obsidian as a mirror. They claimed to be able to read the future in it. But it was Dr. John Dee (1527 - 1608) who used it again to spread his prophecies. He became very famous, and history tells that he helped thwart certain plots against the English crown.

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

A natural stone of volcanic origin, snowflake obsidian is composed of glass and grey-white cristobalite crystals (also called spherulites). This obsidian crystallizes in places, due to its deterioration over time and erosion. Spherulites can be of different sizes, more or less numerous, round or amorphous. This unique association evokes a snowy landscape.

This very particular stone is ideal for decoration. Wherever it is placed, it evokes admiration. It can be carried everywhere. It is also used in the manufacture of jewelry or elements for lithotherapy.

This amorphous rock has beautiful symbolism. The dark color of snowflake obsidian absorbs negative energies, and the light part diffuses a gentle and positive energy. It is also said to be the stone of harmony between yin and yang.

This snowflake obsidian is wrongly assimilated to flowered obsidian. Flowered obsidian does not have the same shade. Indeed, it has pinkish-brown cockades. The two obsidians should not be confused.

Snowflake obsidian is mainly found in Mexico and the United States.

Snowflake obsidian has many virtues. It is a stone of balance between mind, body, and soul. It is excellent for people seeking to improve their personal development. It dispels dark thoughts and encourages self-transcendence. With this stone, solitude is no longer a burden, but a moment for self-fulfillment.

This stone is highly recommended for meditation. It facilitates the letting go essential for introspection. It develops concentration and strengthens grounding to the Earth. It allows deep work and overcoming certain childhood traumas. It is a stone of resilience. It provides stability and comfort during periods of uncertainty.

Snowflake obsidian, like most obsidians, clears psychological, emotional, physical, and mental blockages. It brings good self-knowledge and offers the opportunity to move forward in life. It gives its wearer more assurance and confidence. They can thus make plans and set goals to achieve.

It is a stone of change, whether professional or familial. It accompanies its wearer throughout the adaptation process. Moreover, it protects them from negative energies because it absorbs them. It combats anxieties, shyness, and buried fears. Thus, it releases accumulated anger and resentment while restoring harmony and serenity.

Snowflake obsidian with its black color and light spots is the stone of perfect balance between yin and yang. Moreover, it heals heart wounds.