Obsidian and Gemstones

Obsidian

Obsidian is natural glass. It has been used for jewelry, mirrors, tools and more for centuries.

Colors: Black, brown, gray, red, blue and green

Lustre:

System:

Care and Treatment

Obsidian is natural glass formed by volcanic lava that cooled too quickly. It is usually black. Other colors include: brown, gray, red, blue and green. When there are bubbles or crystal inclusions, it is often called snowflake obsidian. Some obsidian has iridescence: flashes of color.

Obsidian is fairly fragile. Avoid sharp blows as it will crack.

Hardness

 Obsidian has a hardness rating of 5.

Healing

NA

Where Found

Obsidian is most often found in Hawaii, Japan and Java. However, it can be found in all areas with volcanic activity. Dark pieces found in Arizona and New Mexico are called Apache Tears.

Birthstone Months

• Obsidian is not a birthstone.

Star Stone Months

• Obsidian is not a star stone.

Anniversary Gemstone

Obsidian is not an anniversary gemstone.

 
Mystical Properties

Obsidian is often used for gaining clear insight into problems.

 
Lore

Sharp shards of obsidian were formed into arrowheads.

In ancient times, obsidian was made into mirrors.