Celestial eye obsidian pebble Mexico AA+

Mexico


Beautiful heavenly eye obsidian pebble ranging from 59mm to 80mm.
Dimensions, colors, and patterns may vary from one stone to another.
The pebbles were photographed with a flash-equipped camera to best highlight the obsidian's reflections.

Obsidian is a volcanic rock rich in silica. Different kinds of obsidian exist. 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. As it exits the volcano, it cools very rapidly, freezing the crystallization process.

This can be compared 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, which is described 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 5 to 5.5 on the Mohs scale. It has different colors and 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 rainbow reflections (an effect produced by the presence of hematites or magnesites). Sometimes two colors of obsidian also mix.

Heavenly eye obsidian is also called rainbow obsidian. It is a black obsidian with colored zones ranging from violet to green.

Heavenly eye obsidian is the result of a rare phenomenon. It is the contact of lava with water when lava flows into a lake or ocean. The thermal shock then causes a vitreous texture. Thus, the trapped iron and magnesium create a mix of rainbow colors.

Heavenly eye obsidian is a natural glass. This volcanic stone solidified in a layer up to 40 cm thick. When the stone is cut into a spherical shape, the reflections represent concentric circles that evoke eyes. In the United States, it is preferred to call it rainbow obsidian due to its multiple colors.

When nanoparticles of elements (feldspar, hedenbergite, magnetite, etc.) are deposited in layers, an optical effect occurs. Light penetrating the obsidian gets trapped in the natural glass. A rainbow effect occurs and gives the stone its soft colors. An eye shape is observed when the stone is polished.

In lithotherapy, heavenly eye obsidian has an extremely protective power. It surrounds its wearer with armor that repels negative energies and harmful influences. It transforms them into light and wards off bad luck.

This obsidian helps develop the perception of others and reveals the true personality of the interlocutor. Thus, it prevents its wearer from being abused by more or less honest people.

It is said to be a terribly effective stone during introspection. One must be prepared before testing it. It brings to light certain deeply hidden events within the mind. Their revelation can cause a shock.

This incredible stone helps to uncover certain traumas that lead to psychological blockages. It provides the opportunity to move forward in life and overcome encountered difficulties.

Heavenly eye obsidian promotes assurance and self-confidence. It provides serenity, especially at bedtime. It is ideal for people who have restless thoughts and suffer from insomnia. Placed in a bedroom, it promotes quality sleep.

This stone encourages optimism and positivity. It brings the calm and peace necessary for happiness. The serenity it emanates provides well-being and openness to others. It gives compassion and empathy towards others.