Obsidian Stone

Obsidian Stone

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Obsidian quarry stone but actually not similar spewed lava rock of volcanic craters. Obsidian is not really a rock or mineral, but a natural glass formed from the cooling of volcanic lava that quickly, because the cooling process is too fast then the rare formation of crystals in it, so no crystal structure of obsidian in other minerals such as rock. 

The color is clear as glass and black color sometimes smooth, dark red, slightly green or gray. This stone is rarely yellow or red, white or blue. Obsidian is often found in a glossy smooth, although not polished. Obsidian is made of 70% silicon dioxide, and even more if certain mineral minerals mixed color will change. Obsidian has a value based on the list of hard hard 5-5.5 Mohs and including precious stones responsibility.

Obsidian Stone

Obsidian stone 2

In the stone age, obsidian is a favorite stone used to make weapons and until now the stone is still used as a surgical tool. Obsidian was first discovered by obsidius hence the name of this stone comes from his name. Obsidian can be found in Japan, Hawaii, Iceland, Mexico, Hungary, Guatemala, Ecuador, New Mexico and Arizona.

Obsidian believed to have influences, among others :

      1. Curing diseases contained in the blood circulation area.
      2. Eliminate blockage healing process.
      3. Increase the wisdom and strength.
      4. In Italy, France and the Netherlands this stone is believed to be talisman evil exorcist must-have in every home.
      5. People also believe who use these stones will have supernatural powers and he will be protected from skin disease.

Obsidian Stone