Metaphysical: Snowflake Obsidian is believed to be a stone that calms and soothes. It provides balance for the mind, body and spirit, helping to release stress and wrong thinking making this a good meditation stone. It is believed to shield the wearer from negativity and grief.
Description: a natural volcanic glass containing white 'snowflake' crystal patterns of the mineral Cristobalite.
Source: USA
Mohs Hardness: 5-6
In History:
Obsidian was also used on Rapa Nui (Easter Island) for edged tools such as Mataia and the pupils of the eyes of their Moai statues.
In Ubaid in the 5th millennium BC blades were manufactured from obsidian mined in what is now present day Turkey.
Ancient Egyptians used obsidian imported from the eastern Mediterranean and southern Red Sea regions.
Obsidian was valued in the ancient Stone Age cultures because like flint, it could be fractured to produce sharp blades or arrowhead.
Approx. Size: L 1.5"
Price is per stone.
