Large protective paperweight

This Black banded Obsidian paperweight 58/61*38/42*32/37mm selection each weighs 205 or 225g. These paperweights were tumble polished by Mark at Rocks and Things Store.

Black Obsidian is an opaque volcanic glass. It is not a true crystal. The translucent variety is called Apache Tears. Black Obsidian is sometimes known as the ‘wizard stone’, because it has been used in magical practices since ancient times. Obsidian is a highly protective stone and excellent for removing negativity. It can help you in developing your intuition and will ground you to the earth. Obsidian enables you to move forward in your life, with a more promising outlook.

Obsidian is helpful in releasing negative energies that result in irritability, nervousness and restlessness. Obsidian is often worn to guard against hostility, negativity, demanding people and unwelcome spiritual entities. It eases tension, especially in the home. Black Obsidian can be turned to after severe trauma.

Colour: Black. Black with grey banding or rainbow colours (in bright light). Snowflake obsidian has white patches.

Transparency: opaque, translucent, transparent

Lustre: glassy, vitreous

Crystal system: amorphous

Fracture: conchoidal

Hardness: 5-6

Mineral group: mineraloid

Location: Brazil, China, India, Mexico

Rarity: common

Chakra: Root

Emotional: blockages, nervousness, stress, tension

Mental/intellectual: creativity, intuition, problem solving

Spiritual: auric field cleansing, grounding, meditation, meridian system blockages, negative energies, psychic attack, protection

Astrology: Scorpio, Sagittarius; Saturn

Numbers: 1, 3