Black obsidian pebble Mexico A

Between 10 and 20g

Origin:

Mexico

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 freezing 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 referred to 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. furrowed with curved and concentric striations) 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 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 together.
This is pure, basic obsidian. Composed of more than 70% silica, it owes its beautiful dark color to the presence of iron. It has virtually no inclusions except for a few magnetite nanoparticles. During archaeological excavations, tools and weapons made of black obsidian are often discovered.
The legend of the young Obsidian 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 glossy, reflective surface. This stone can shatter into fragments with curved edges. This characteristic is ideal for making sharp objects. 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 the obsidians. It is said to be handled with care. It is used as a shield against negative energies. It allows one to free oneself from anxieties, anxiety, and buried fears. It facilitates better introspection. Problems and traumas related to childhood and the origin of blockages are identified and overcome. This stone allows one to move forward in life and to overcome the difficulties encountered. 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 one to achieve set goals. It increases the desire to change things and promotes good decision-making. 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 the light side. It is this ambivalence that encourages progress. It develops a more open outlook on the world. It allows one to put things into perspective and find one's rightful place while respecting others and oneself. Black obsidian strengthens the mind and increases clarity of mind. It eliminates stress and tension. It protects the psyche from instabilities.