

Obsidian is a glassy, silica rich rock formed from lava with a hardness of 5 to 5.5. Black Obsidian has been used since Paleolithic times for making tools and weapons because it holds a sharp edge. It is an opaque volcanic glass that can be black, brown grey or green, the translucent variety from Arizona is referred to as Apache Tears. It is also called the “wizard stone” because it has been used since ancient times in many magical practices. Polished Obsidian mirrors were used for scrying and Nostradamus it is reputed to have used a Black Obsidian sphere for scrying. It assists in recognizing where one is holding negativity and helps uncover unconscious thoughts and patterns that inhibit one’s spiritual and personal growth.īlack Obsidian derives it name from an ancient Roman explorer called Obsius who was given a black glass sphere from a volcano by an Ethiopian woman called Xenia. Key words: Psychic protection, grounding, cleansing of negativity, spirit communicationīlack Obsidian Crystal Healing Properties:īlack Obsidian’s energy creates a protective shield that helps one remain centred when faced with negativity. Don’t hesitate to contact us to request an image of your product before it is sent. Please note this image is a representation of the quality and dimensions of the items we have available in stock. A beautiful glassy Obsidian hand carved and polished in Mexico. Need some protection? This small Black Obsidian Arrowhead was traditionally worn as a talisman and believed to protect against negative energies.
