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Obsidian is a high silica lava, or Volcanic Glass”. Shiny black or microcrystals within the rock may reflect rainbow colors or a gold or silver sheen. Mahogany Obsidian is a mottled brown and black. Snowflake Obsidian is black with white crystallite clusters. Lapidaries value all forms of the mineral.
Obsidian was highly valued by the Aztec and Mayan peoples. The Mayans had developed a great trade in this material. It was used for ceremonial purposes, for tools and projectile points and for psychic protection or for gazing.

Metaphysical Properties: Obsidian is a mirror into the shadow side of self. Not for the timid, to be used with complete honesty and integrity as negative aspects reveal themselves and are worked on for integration and wholeness. It is used to absorb negative energies, as spheres or large points. Arrowheads buried outside at the corners of your home protect property and deflect or absorb negativity. An arrowhead worn as a pendant can help deflect evil intent. These points can also be used in depossession work and in sacred circles. Gold or silver sheen obsidian spheres are seer stones useful for scaring.

Chakra Affiliation: Root.