Black Obsidian Pendant Mexico A+ Engraved Triskelion

PEN-OBSG-02
Origin: Mexico
Grade: A+

Pendant made of 35mm black obsidian engraved with a stainless steel clasp.

Obsidian is a silica-rich volcanic rock. Different types of obsidian exist, differing 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. As it exits the volcano, it cools very rapidly, 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 rock's inability to crystallize. The result is the creation of a volcanic glass with a uniform texture, qualified as an amorphous mineral. Additionally, 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 (grooved with curved and concentric striae) and its hardness is 5 to 5.5 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 have sometimes golden, silver, or even all the colors of the rainbow reflections (an effect produced by the presence of hematite or magnesite).
It also happens that two colors of obsidian mix.
This is pure and basic obsidian. Composed of more than 70% silica, it owes its beautiful dark color to the presence of iron. It has almost no inclusions except for a few nanoparticles of magnetite. During archaeological excavations, discoveries of tools and weapons made of black obsidian are common.
The legend of young Obsid highlights the discovery of an extremely sharp black obsidian on the ground. Black obsidian is a smooth, shiny stone, similar to glass due to its brilliant, reflective surface. This stone can break into fragments with curved edges. This characteristic is ideal for making cutting tools. Today, black obsidian is frequently used in the manufacture of jewelry and ornamental objects.
This stone has powerful benefits in lithotherapy.

In lithotherapy, black obsidian is reputed to be the most powerful of obsidians. It is said that it must be handled with caution. It is used as a shield against negative energies. It helps to free oneself from anxieties, anxiety and buried fears. It facilitates better introspection. Problems, traumas related to childhood and the origin of blockages are identified and overcome. This stone allows one to move forward in life and to know how to overcome encountered difficulties. The mind is freed from devaluing thoughts and gives way to well-being. The past is less painful and the future seems more serene. This stone brings self-confidence and assurance. It allows one to achieve set goals. It increases the desire to change things and provides the taking of good decisions. Black obsidian increases perception, highlights hidden abilities and qualities. It regulates the mechanisms of judgment towards oneself, but also towards others. The person is much less demanding. This stone creates balance between the dark and light parts. It is this ambivalence that encourages progress. It develops a more open view of the world. It allows one to put things into perspective and find one's rightful place with respect for others and oneself. Black obsidian strengthens the mind and increases clarity of thought. It eliminates stress and tension. It preserves the psyche from instabilities.

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