Nature endowed volcanic glass with unusual properties. This mineral has absorbed the colossal power of the universe. Ancient civilizations praised the healing and magical powers of obsidian.
origin of name
The first mention of a unique mineral was discovered in ancient Rome. They belong to the era in which the warrior Obusius lived. It was he who brought the dark shiny stones to Rome from Ethiopia. The name of the warrior served as the basis for the name of the original natural mineral. Obsidian - so began to be called volcanic glass.
According to another version, the name comes from the Greek word, which translates as "vision" or "sight". 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 due to its characteristic luster - “bottle stone”. In Russia, the name obsidian was assigned to the mineral. Hispanics call it “Apache Tears”. In Transcaucasia he was given the name "fragments of the claws of Satan." The places where the crystals were found were called “Satanidar”.
Stone quarries
The oldest mineral deposits of the order of 9 millennia. It is mined in places of volcanic activity located in the territories of Ecuador, Mexico. There are rock deposits in the Ethiopian, Japanese and Icelandic territories.
The extraction of crystals is carried out next to active and dormant volcanoes. An obsidian obsidian has been discovered in the Hawaiian Islands and the US state of Nevada. Crystal deposits were also found in Russian regions. They are rich in the lands of Siberia, the Caucasus and the Kamchatka Peninsula.
Stone description
Volcanic origin determined the unique properties of obsidian. It consists of amorphous silicon oxide, which does not have a crystalline structure. Volcanic glass - obsidian - is formed from frozen lava.
Absolutely transparent crystals are extremely rare. Most obsidians are translucent, glass-shining stones. They have gray, brown, black or reddish color. Obsidian is unique in that this entire color palette is often mixed in one piece of rock.
Crystal application
The main field of application of the mineral is the construction industry and industry. This is part of the filters. Heat-insulating materials are made with it.
Obsidian, whose price is low (for example, a ring with this mineral can cost about 600 rubles), belongs to ornamental stones. It lends itself perfectly to grinding. Faceted crystals are inserted into bracelets, pendants, earrings and rings. From them collect beads and necklaces. Souvenirs in the form of beads, trinkets, decorative figures, vases and glasses are produced from pieces of the breed.
Varieties of Obsidian
The most magnificent volcanic glass is snow obsidian - a black pebble with grayish-white specks. The pattern on its surface looks like snowflakes. Expensive crystals include rainbow stones. They cast a reddish, greenish and blue-blue color scheme.
By color on the cut, these specimens are similar to a drop of oil. Silver stones have grayish shades and a steel sheen. Transcarpathian black obsidian is little known. Its distinctive features are deep black tones and a beautiful gleam.
In addition, there are stones in white-gray, brown, red and yellow shades. The crystals are often so dark that they look opaque and black. Semi-transparent stones, casting a tan or tan, are usually cut.
Persians include brown crystals with black inclusions. Black volcanic glass with scattered spherulites or with radially radiated splices formed by grayish-whitish feldspar fibers is mined in the US state of Utah. Partial devitrification forms such an original spherulitic structure.
Obsidian magic
The key property of pebbles is the ability to cleanse the human body from the inside and fill it with cosmic energy. Obsidian amulets must be treated with great care. After all, the volcanic origin of the rock brought it closer to the power of the universe.
The mysteries of the universe are revealed to the owners of the crystal. Thanks to the mineral, aggressiveness passes, causeless experiences disappear. People with a stone are more likely to endure difficult life tests. With a cold heart, they make vital decisions.
They are not afraid to make radical changes throughout their lives. To make fundamental changes, it is worth wearing an amulet with volcanic glass for some period. Fears and feelings will recede, allowing you to make adjustments to life plans.
This crystal is considered the talisman of practicing magicians and naturalists. Having concentrated with its help, magicians go to the astral plane, pull to their side the spirits of all the elements, subordinating their strength to themselves.
Obsidian is also a pebble savior. Amulets and amulets with it keep from negative actions, suppress aggressive states, increase concentration, help hone the sharpness of thought, eliminate tension, show its weaknesses to the owner.
Compatibility of volcanic glass with zodiac signs
The mineral gets along well with all the signs of the zodiac. But it is ideal for those born under the sign of Aquarius, Aries, Leo, Scorpio and Capricorn. It shows benevolence, and not hostility to the owners, volcanic glass framed in silver frames. The photo, as a rule, represents jewelry in silver, and not in gold or platinum - metals that obsidian does not tolerate.
The mascot is not only jewelry, pyramids made of obsidian are very effective (they are carried with them, put in a handbag, or put on a desk). It is believed that such pyramids are not a simple souvenir, they are excellent storage devices for cosmic energy. In them, it accumulates very quickly and in huge quantities.
The healing power of obsidian
With the help of stone, they cleanse the body at the cellular level. Hindus consider obsidian blacks pebbles as purifiers. They cope with the purification of low vibrations, the liberation of the physical body, the removal of negative manifestations, the dissolution of "energy plugs".
Magical balls are made of volcanic glass, allowing you to know the future. Energy charging of the body is performed by placing crystals in the navel or groin. Pebbles laid out along the center line of the body align the energy of the meridians. The effect of the mineral is enhanced by rock crystal. Obsidian in tandem with him removes mental and emotional blocks.
Crystals heal colds and mental disorders. They strengthen the immune system and regenerate reproductive functions. This is an effective tool to restore the reproductive system of women and men. Rainbow volcanic glass leads to normal kidney function, digestive system and pressure. To do this, the jewelry or crystal is always carried with you.
Healing of wounds is faster if volcanic pebbles are applied to them. Due to this unique feature of the mineral, surgical operations are more successful, because many instruments for their conduct are made precisely from obsidian.