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)
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
- Snowflake Obsidian
- Rainbow Obsidian
- Mahogany Obsidian
- Sheen Obsidian