
Obsidian stone meaning
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What is Obsidian stone good for?
Obsidian Stone is a very special stone, related to our Root Chakra. Obsidian is a powerful cleanser for your aura and is a strong psychic protection stone.
This stone is a well-known stone which has powerful metaphysical properties, that will help to shield you against negativity.
A strongly protective stone, Obsidian forms a shield against negativity, providing a grounding cord from the base chakra to the center of the earth. It absorbs negative energy from the environments and blocks psychic attack and negative spiritual influences.
Obsidian brings clarity to the mind and clears confusion.

What is Obsidian made of?
Obsidian stone is certainly one of the most special healing stone. Obsidian is not a mineral but it is a Black volcanic glass. Obsidian is a naturally occurring volcanic glass formed as an extrusive igneous rock.
Obsidian is a rock formed when lava spills out of the volcano, and it is formed so quickly that there is no time to crystallised. So that's why Obsidian is not a mineral.
It is produced when felsic lava extruded from a volcano cools rapidly with minimal crystal growth. Obsidian is hard, brittle, and amorphous; it therefore fractures with sharp edges.
Interesting facts about Obsidian
- Obsidian was a Stone Age knives thanks to its sharp edges: when it breaks it creates very sharp edge, so it has been used for cutting from very Ancient times, but it is still used nowadays for very precise works, such has surgery.
How obsidian Stone Age knives still cut it in surgery
- Obsidian stone is a glass like stone that was used historically for making arrowheads and knives. According to them, Obsidian edge can be sharper than a steel blade, can easily sharpen a steel knife. To see more information, I recommend you to consult this publication proving the test of this material.
How Sharp is an Obsidian Knife?
- Obsidian is a stone used in Game of Throne: They use Obsidian as a weapon and they call it Dragonglass to defeat enemies, because of its very sharp cut.
- Obsidian used as a Mirror: This stone has an extraordinary nice reflection so it has been used as mirror during Ancient Times, was also used by Nostradamus to read some observations. It is still in used for some psychic observations today.
What are the Different Types of Obsidian?
- Mahogany Obsidian
- Snowflakes Obsidian
- Spider Web Obsidian
- Midnight Lace Sheen Obsidian, Silver Sheen Obsidian
- Rainbow Shine Obsidian
How can you get the best benefits from Obsidian Stones?
Obsidian Healing properties and meaning
Obsidian is a fantastic Healing Stone, one of the most wanted for Meditation practice as well as Psychic readings.
- Protect from negative energies
- Help to focus on positive thoughts
- Good for Attraction work
- Grounding stone: After Meditation practice, Obsidian helps to come back to reality
Which one to use for?
- Obsidian Tumble stone
- In the house for Decoration or for Protection
- Obsidian to release any stress: you can use a flat round stone in your hand
- Massage stone
- Obsidian Jewelry: Pendant, Bracelets
- Keep it with you everywhere to protect you from the energy of people around you
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