When it’s cut properly, fire obsidian will show an incredible array of bright colors when viewed from the proper angle.įire obsidian’s effect is created through thin-film interference, much like rainbow obsidian, but the material here is ultra-thin layers of magnetite instead of the hedenbergite that causes the colors in rainbow obsidian.įire obsidian is extremely expensive compared to most varieties. It’s the most expensive and rare type of obsidian and requires a ton of experience to cut properly to view the visible effect. Sheen Obsidianįire Obsidian (credit: Jessa and Mark Anderson/ Flickr)įire obsidian is… something else. There are great places to find it in each state along the Western Coast of the USA, and some great examples also come from Mexico. Rainbow Obsidian is the second most expensive type of obsidian most of the time, but it’s very affordable compared to Fire Obsidian. This effect is caused by thin-film interference, think of it as a solid oil slick effect. This mineral is oriented in the rainbow obsidian and causes light entering the stone to act differently. The cause of this coloration? Nano-rods of hedenbergite. Rainbow obsidian can range from full-facing, incredible pastel colors to a barely visible sheen form an oblique angle. Some of the most striking examples are found in the aptly named Rainbow Mine in the Warner Mounts area. Rainbow obsidian is a prized material, varying greatly in colors. Before the discovery of fire obsidian, which has a much more intense effect, it was among the most expensive types. Obsidian is found in South America, Japan, Mexico, Afghanistan, and parts of the United States.Īffirmation: I clear and transform negative energy and patterns.Rainbow obsidian is a variety that exhibits a rainbow pattern in concentric rings when the light hits the surface just right. It is an amorphous stone meaning that its structure contains no regular geometric pattern. 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 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. Keywords: Psychic protection, grounding, cleansing of negativity, spirit communicationīlack Obsidian Crystal Healing Properties:īlack Obsidian’s energy creates a protective shield that helps one remain centered when faced with negativity. The shape of the sphere sends energetic light vibrations in all directions.
The roundness of the crystal ball symbolically represents a sense of oneness, wholeness, completion, karma, and respect for cyclical energies.
Crystal balls and spheres are crystals that have been shaped and polished into a spherical shape.
0 kommentar(er)
