Black obsidian bracelet Mexico A (baroque pearls)

BRA-OBSB-01
Origin: Mexico
Grade: A

Bracelet made of black obsidian baroque stones
Patterns and colors may vary from one bracelet to another

Obsidian is a silica-rich volcanic rock. Different kinds of obsidian exist. They differ 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. Upon exiting the volcano, it undergoes very rapid cooling, freezing the crystallization process.

This can be compared to a piece of lava suddenly frozen 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 mainly composed of silicon dioxide, about 70% or even more. Its fracture is conchoidal (i.e., grooved with curved and concentric striae) and its hardness is 5 to 5.5 on the Mohs scale. It has different colors, different 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 golden, silvery, or even all the colors of the rainbow reflections (effect produced by the presence of hematites or magnesites). 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 magnetite nanoparticles. During archaeological excavations, discoveries of tools and weapons made of black obsidian are often found. The legend of young Obsid highlights the discovery of an extremely sharp black obsidian on the ground. Black obsidian is a smooth and shiny stone, similar to glass due to its shiny and reflective surface. This stone can break into fragments with curved edges. This particularity is ideal for making cutting objects. Nowadays, 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 considered 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, stress, and buried fears. It facilitates better introspection. Problems, traumas related to childhood and the origin of blockages are identified and overcome. This stone helps to move forward in life and 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 assurance and self-confidence. It allows to achieve set goals. It increases the desire to change things and provides the ability to make 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 to relativize and find one's rightful place with respect for others and oneself. Black obsidian strengthens the mind and increases mental clarity. It eliminates stress and tension. It preserves the psyche from instabilities.

To learn more about this stone and its properties, visit our page dedicated to black obsidian. You will also find our black obsidian bracelets there.