Nature endowed volcanic glass with unusual properties. This mineral has absorbed the colossal power of the universe. Ancient civilizations highly valued the healing and magical powers of obsidian.
Origin of the name
The first mention of a unique mineral found in ancient Rome. They belong to the era in which the warrior Obsius lived. It was he who brought dark shiny pebbles to Rome from Ethiopia. The name of the warrior served as the basis for the name of the original natural mineral. Obsidian is the name given to volcanic glass.
According to another version, the name comes from the Greek word, which translates as "vision" or "spectacle". Ethiopian craftsmen made mirrors from this stone. In a different way, obsidian is also called vanakite, volcanic glass, Icelandic agate, Nevada diamond, Wasserchrysolite, hyalite, Montana jade.
Due to the dark color of the crystal, the name "resin stone" was assigned to it, and because of the characteristic brilliance - "bottle stone". In Russia, the name obsidian was assigned to the mineral. Latin Americans call it "Apache tears". In Transcaucasia, he was given the name "wreckageclaws of Satan. The places where the crystals were found were called "Satanidar".
Stone mining sites
The oldest deposits of the mineral are about 9 millennia old. It is mined in places of volcanic activity, located in the territories of Ecuador, Mexico. There are deposits of rock in the Ethiopian, Japanese and Icelandic territories.
Crystals are mined near active and dormant volcanoes. Iridescent obsidian was found in the Hawaiian Islands and the US state of Nevada. Deposits of crystals were also found in the Russian regions. They are rich in the lands of Siberia, the Caucasus and the Kamchatka Peninsula.
Description of the stone
Volcanic origin determined the unique properties of obsidian. It consists of amorphous silicon oxide, which does not have a crystalline structure. Volcanic glass is formed - obsidian - from the solidified lava.
Absolutely transparent crystals are extremely rare. Most obsidian are translucent stones with a glassy sheen. They are gray, brown, black or reddish in color. Obsidian is unique in that all this color palette is often mixed in one piece of rock.
Using crystals
The main application of the mineral is the construction industry and industry. This is part of the filters. They make heat-insulating materials with it.
Obsidian, whose price is low (for example, a ring with this mineral can cost about 600 rubles), refers toornamental stones. It lends itself perfectly to grinding. Faceted crystals are inserted into bracelets, pendants, earrings and rings. Beads and necklaces are collected from them. Souvenir products are produced from pieces of rock in the form of rosaries, key rings, decorative figurines, vases and glasses.
Varieties of obsidian
The most amazing volcanic glass is snow obsidian - a black pebble with grayish-white speckles. The pattern on its surface is similar to snowflakes. Rainbow stones are among expensive crystals. They shine with reddish, greenish and blue-blue colors.
The colors on the cut, these specimens are similar to a drop of oil. Silver stones have grayish hues and a steely sheen. Transcarpathian black obsidian is little known. Its distinctive features are deep black tones and a beautiful sheen.
In addition, there are stones of white-gray, brown, red and yellow shades. The crystals are often so dark that they look opaque and black. Cutting is usually subjected to translucent stones, cast greenish-brown or yellowish-brown.
The Persians are brown crystals with black blotches. Black volcanic glass with scattered spherulites or with radial intergrowths formed by grayish-whitish feldspar fibers is mined in the US state of Utah. Partial devitrification forms such an original spherulitic structure.
Magic obsidian
The key property of pebbles is the ability to purify the humanbody from the inside and filling it with cosmic energy. Obsidian amulets should be treated with great care. After all, the volcanic origin of the rock brought it closer to the power of the universe.
The secrets of the universe are revealed to the owners of the crystal. Thanks to the mineral, aggressiveness disappears, causeless experiences disappear. People who have a stone are more likely to endure difficult life trials. They make vital decisions with a cold heart.
They are not afraid to make drastic changes in their lifetime. To make dramatic changes, it is worth wearing an amulet with volcanic glass for some period. Fears and worries will recede, allowing you to make adjustments to your life plans.
This crystal is considered the talisman of practicing magicians and naturalists. Having concentrated with its help, magicians go into the astral plane, pull the spirits of all elements to their side, subordinating their power to themselves.
Obsidian is also a savior stone. Charms and amulets with it keep from negative actions, suppress aggressive states, increase concentration, help sharpen the sharpness of thought, eliminate stress, show the owner his shortcomings.
Compatibility of volcanic glass with zodiac signs
Mineral gets along well with all signs of the zodiac. But it is ideal for those born under the sign of Aquarius, Aries, Leo, Scorpio and Capricorn. Shows benevolence, not hostility to the owners framed in silver rimmed volcanic glass. Photos are usuallyrepresents jewelry in silver, not in gold or platinum - metals that obsidian cannot stand.
The talisman is not only jewelry, but pyramids made of obsidian are very effective (they are carried with them, put in a purse, or put on a desk). It is believed that such pyramids are not just a souvenir, they are excellent accumulators of cosmic energy. In them, it accumulates very quickly and in huge quantities.
The healing power of obsidian
With the help of a stone, the body is cleansed at the cellular level. Hindus consider black-colored obsidian stones to be purifiers. They cope with the purification of low vibrations, the release of the physical body, the removal of negative manifestations, the dissolution of "energy jams".
Magic balls are made from volcanic glass, allowing you to know the future. Energy charging of the body is performed by placing crystals in the navel or groin area. Pebbles, laid out along the central line of the body, align the energy of the meridians. The action of the mineral is enhanced by rock crystal. Obsidian in tandem with it removes mental and emotional blocks.
Crystals heal colds and mental disorders. They strengthen the immune system and regenerate reproductive functions. This is an effective remedy for restoring the reproductive system of women and men. Iridescent volcanic glass leads to normal kidney function, digestive system and pressure. To do this, jewelry or a crystal is constantly carried with them.
Wounds heal faster if a volcanic stone is applied to them. Thanks to this unique feature of the mineral, surgical operations are more successful, because many of the instruments for their implementation are made of obsidian.
