- Gemstone Family - Obsidian
- Chakras - Root Chakra (1st)
- Colour - Black
- Found in - Anywhere rhyolitic eruptions have occurred, such as Greece, El Salvador, Guatemala, Iceland, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Mexico, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Peru and Scotland
- Element - Fire
- Also known as - Royal Agate, Volcanic Glass
- Meaning - Named after the man who discovered it - Obsidius, a Roman explorer searching Ethiopia
- Birthstone Month - November
- Zodiac Sign - Sagittarius
- Chemical Composition - Mainly SiO2
- Hardness on the Mohs scale - 5-6 (1 being softest, 10 being hardest)
- Physical Healing Properties - Improves circulatory system health, digestive health, wound healing and detoxification. Also believed to speed healing of sprains, bruises and sores. Assists with recovery from substance addiction and excessive behaviors.
- Emotional Healing Properties - Assists with recovery from the realization of upsetting deep truths. Obsidian also protects you from extreme negativity, both from yourself and from others.
- Spiritual Properties - Its protective powers keep negativity at bay and will protect you while you regain the strength of your convictions - keeping you grounded in your own beliefs.
- Legend has it that.... It was believed by those who lived during the Middle Ages that Black Obsidian had the ability to dive out demons and ward off evil spirits - this may go some way to explain its popularity in weapon-making
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