Obsidian Meaning Description

Obsidian is formed during volcanic eruptions, when silicic acid-rich lava is exposed to cold air or
Water cools and solidifies very quickly without forming crystalline structures. Obsidian is
like glass, it is a kind of solidified melt and is also quite aptly described as volcanic glass or
volcanic rock glass.

There are different types of obsidian:

Black obsidian
smoke osidian
Gold or silver osidian
Rainbow obsidian
Mahogany Obsidian
Snowflake obsidian

Mohs hardness: 5 - 5.5
density: 2.3 - 2.6
fissility none, large conchoidal, shattered glass fracture
Line colour: white
Transparency: opaque to translucent

Healing Effects
Awake consciousness, awareness, pain relief, new perspectives, power, drive, heals mental injuries