{"product_id":"52g-snowflake-obsidian-one-side-polished-piece-a","title":"52g Snowflake Obsidian One Side Polished Piece A","description":"\u003cp\u003e*** All information about the metaphysical properties of the listings on this site is for reference only and is to be understood in this context. It is based on research of opinions and beliefs from different cultures today and throughout history and my own personal beliefs.The information is not to be taken as a replacement for a medical examination, diagnosis, or treatment. For medical advice, please consult a healthcare professional. ***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease message me prior to completion of your order for details on how to save on shipping costs. My shop has a large number of inexpensive items. This enables you to purchase multiple small items to increase the variety in your collection for a lower cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese 3 pieces of Snowflake Obsidian have been polished on one face, leaving the rest of the stone natural. This piece weighs 52g and measures 5cm x 3cm x 2cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eObsidian forms from molten lava in the last stages of volcanic eruptions, the remaining silica minerals that flow onto the surface and are super-cooled into glass before crystallization can occur. It is an amorphous material known as a “mineraloid” with a hardness of 5 to 5.5, and is usually opaque except on thin edges. Obsidian is most frequently jet black, but can be dark brown, grey or grey-green. Trace elements or inclusions and refraction of microscopic gas bubbles can produce rare colour variations, markings, and iridescent or metallic “sheens.” The name comes from the Latin obsidianus, an erroneous transcription of obsianus, meaning “the stone of Obsius,” the prominent Roman who discovered it. It is also referred to as “volcano glass,” “mirror of the Incas,” and “Iceland agate.” Obsidian is famous for producing an edge thinner and sharper than the best surgical steel, and is currently being used in scalpels for some of the most precise surgery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eObsidian is a talisman of those who dare to see…the past, the future, or one’s own inner demons and darkest truths. It is no ordinary stone, but nature’s glass formed from volcanic lava and hardened so quickly it formed no crystalline structure. It has no boundaries or limitations, and works rapidly with great power. Its edge can be razor sharp, and its dark, glossy surface polished into cold, hard glass, a “mirror stone” for those prepared to look deep into the inner being, the subconscious, to reveal one’s shadow self…flaws, weaknesses, fears, all. Nothing is hidden from Obsidian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis shamanic stone can be brutal and direct, yet it carries the wonderful power of catharsis and deep soul healing. It reveals the reasons behind one’s imperfections and causes of dis-ease, and provides a clear picture of the changes needed to ameliorate them. It impels growth and resolution, and lends solid support and direction during the process. Obsidian provides essential grounding, connecting the base of the spine to the heart of the earth. It is highly protective, shielding one from negativity in the environment, from others, and from within the self.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe use of Obsidian dates to the Old Stone Age, and many cultures relied heavily on this material in their daily, ritual, and spiritual lives. Obsidian’s conchoidal fracture allows it to break into pieces with curved surfaces and very sharp edges, and it has been found around the world fashioned into arrowheads, spear points, knives, axe heads, scrapers and various other cutting instruments. Pre-Columbian Mesoamericans fashioned a sword with Obsidian blades mounted in a wooden body, called a macuahuitl, that was capable of inflicting horrific injuries, and Obsidian daggers were reputed to be used in bloodletting and human sacrifice. In the Middle East, it was esteemed for its sharpness and precision in ritual circumcision, ancient Melanesians honed pointed pieces for tattooing the skin, and peoples on Rapa Nui (Easter Island) made multipurpose tools called mata’a for food preparation and cultivation. They also chose Obsidian as the pupils of the eyes in their famous Moai (statues) to endow them with authority and a spiritual essence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mystical properties of Obsidian also date back to early civilizations, most notably in Mesoamerica, for its reflective quality and ability to be polished into mirrors. Deep black, or sometimes with a murky transparency, these mirrors reflected shadow images and were metaphors for sacred caves and pools of water. They were conduits for supernatural forces; to the Maya they were a means to communicate with otherworld entities, and to others they were a portal to realms that could be seen but not interacted with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn ancient Mexico and surrounding regions Obsidian was known as iztli or teotetl, meaning “the divine stone,” used to carve amulets, jewellery, grave ornaments, and images of the god Tezcatlipoca, whose name means “smoking mirror,” and who was said to see all that occurred in the world and heavens through his Obsidian mirror. The Olmecs fashioned concave mirrors capable of lighting fires, and the Maya and Aztecs wore Obsidian mirrors to show elite status, and polished it into sheets for divining a person’s destiny. Ancient Greek civilizations used Obsidian balls and flat mirrors for scrying, and Native American cultures used Obsidian in their spiritual ceremonies to sharpen inner sight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSnowflake Obsidian:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSnowflake Obsidian is usually black in colour, with white patches called Phenocryst. It resembles snowflakes, hence the name. It’s also known as White Snowflake Obsidian and Grey Snowflake Obsidian.Large deposits of Snowflake Obsidian can be found in Mexico, Iceland, and the USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA snowflake represents uniqueness and individuality. Snow, from a distance, appears to be a large white blanket. But on closer observation, you will see each flake has its own divine beauty. Just like a snowflake, you are also one of a kind. Our souls are like snowflakes, all different and beautiful in our own way. Something extraordinary about a snowflake is the way it descends from the sky. Unlike rain, snowflakes are falling from the beautiful realm of heaven with grace and flow. They are quietly melting into water, ready for a new beginning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSnowflake Obsidian is a stone of purity. It symbolizes the need to regularly clear your body, heart, mind, and spirit of toxins that can prevent the free flow of positive energies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe healing energies of this stone will help you achieve a balance in your body, mind, and spirit. Whatever is causing you fear, pain, or worry will be removed.\\nIt will calm and soothe you. It will reassure you that there’s no need to feel afraid when you know that you will always get the support that you need.\\nIt’s also a stone that is associated with divine guides and guardian spirits. Snowflake Obsidian is a reminder that they are just watching over you and pulling you close in a warm and protective embrace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grounding energies of this stone can help you stay balanced and afloat. It will make sure that you’re okay, even when you feel like you’ve hit rock bottom, and even if you feel like you’re going to start sinking.\\nThe Snowflake Obsidian can block and protect you from negative energies that want to enter your life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSnowflake Obsidian will work like a mirror that can reflect who you really are as a person. It will show you what your weaknesses are and how you can turn them into strengths It will help you harness your personal power and achieve all that you want in life, whether it’s for your personal or professional life. You only need to use this power to make your dream a reality!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSnowflake Obsidian is also a very protective stone. Having this in your possession will give you a sense of security and stability, knowing that no harm will come to you physically, emotionally, or spiritually.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NaturesgiftsByChris","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49616705552661,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0870\/2453\/3781\/files\/21f5babf-il_fullxfull.6655097413_bg9z.jpg?v=1765592551","url":"https:\/\/naturesgiftsbychris.com\/products\/52g-snowflake-obsidian-one-side-polished-piece-a","provider":"NaturesgiftsByChris","version":"1.0","type":"link"}