Mahogany

This Mahogany Obsidian wand 91mm weighs 69g. Black Obsidian is an opaque volcanic glass. It is not a true crystal. The Magony tones are due to the presence of iron.  Obsidian 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.

Location: Brazil, China, India, Mexico

Rarity: common

Mineral group: mineraloid

Crystal system: amorphous

Transparency: opaque, translucent, transparent

Lustre: glassy, vitreous

Fracture: conchoidal

Hardness: 5-6

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