About Obsidian
A naturally occurring volcanic glass, typically black, formed from rapidly cooled lava. It's a powerful protective stone used for grounding, scrying, and releasing negativity, often revealing hidden truths. (A mineraloid).
Primary Hues
Black, Dark Brown, Green, also with patterns (snowflake, rainbow sheen)
Metaphysical Properties
A strongly protective stone. Believed to draw out mental stress and tension, bring clarity, and reveal truth.
Associated Tarot Cards
The Devil
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Represents facing one's shadow self- protection- and grounding in the material world- aligning with Obsidian.
The Hermit
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Symbolizes deep introspection and uncovering hidden truths- which Obsidian facilitates.
Associated Deities
Hecate
Pantheon: Greek
Domain: Magic- Crossroads- Protection- Underworld
Rationale: Hecate's role as a protector and guide through darkness aligns with Obsidian.
Pele
Pantheon: Hawaiian
Domain: Volcanoes- Fire- Creation
Rationale: As a volcanic glass- Obsidian is directly connected to the energy of volcano deities.
Metaphysical Uses
Negativity Protection Altar
Scrying & Divination
Emotional Blockage Release Meditation
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Geological & Scientific Details
Obsidian is classified as a volcanic glass mineral.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Volcanic glass
- Predominant Geological Color: usually black; sometimes green or brown; rarely yellow, orange, red or blue[1]
- Luster: Vitreous
Associated Minerals
- Apache Tear (nodular, translucent variety)
- Snowflake Obsidian (with cristobalite inclusions)
- Rainbow Obsidian (with nanoparticle sheen)
- Mahogany Obsidian (brown-streaked)
- Sheen Obsidian