Black Obsidian 14mm Faceted Star - 15-16 Inch Energizing while maintaining the wood's original

while maintaining the wood's original structure

It is a particularly unusual gem because it exhibits a special optical property known as "tenebrescence

5mm Flat Link Gold Plated Stainless Steel Chain - 5 Meter Spool

This inspired the stone’s alias

It forms over long periods as mineral-rich water moves through aluminous rock

Black Obsidian 14mm Faceted Star - 15-16 Inch Energizing while maintaining the wood's originalEssentially a volcanic glass, Obsidian ranges in color from opaque black, to green, brown, mahogany, black with rainbow colors, black with snowflake patterns, black with a golden sheen, and translucent black (Apache Tears). Known as a powerful grounding stone, Obsidian connects with the Root chakra. It is not to be used lightly as it has been said to unleash undesirable truths. However, if used skillfully, it releases negative patterns and past