The Spirit Of ISIS Crystal Information & Knowledge Database

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Blue Obsidian

Obsidian consists of silicon dioxide (Silica) that forms rock.  Obsidian is not crystalline and therefore not a mineral.  Obsidian forms from volcanic lava that has cooled to quickly for crystals to form.  Obsidian is termed a natural volcanic glass and iron and magnesium impurities produce a black or dark green Obsidian.  The presence of microscopic bubble patterns cause Obsidian to colour sheen.

Blue Obsidian is very rare, yet freely available.  Man made glass, slag glass and colour processed volcanic glass dominate the market.

Beware, if it looks like (any) coloured glass, assume it is.

Metaphysical Properties

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Obsidian is an excellent grounding, protection and transmutation stone.  Obsidian stimulates visioning during meditation.

Blue Obsidian stimulates and enhances all forms of communication and lingual skills, when used at the throat chakra.

Blue Obsidian aids divination, psychometric and psychic development pursuits.

Blue Obsidian provides intuitive knowledge when travelling.

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Crystal Healing Uses

Blue Obsidian can be used to treat ear, eye, nose and throat disorders.

Blue Obsidian can assist and support treatments for stammering.

Blue Obsidian has been used to clear mental confusion and psychosis.

Colour:

blue

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Class:

Mineraloid

Group:

Amorphous

Formations:

nodes, layers

Localities:

Worldwide

Chemical Composition:

SiO₂

Hardness:

5 to 5.5

Lustre:

vitreous, translucent

Cleavage:

none

Varieties:

Perlite

Disclaimer

All crystal healing uses, magical uses and metaphysical definitions are provided as a means of education, and do not imply a guarantee of effect.  Those suffering from illness should consult with their General Practitioner in the first instance.  Crystal healing is a holistic complementary healthcare practice and should be carried out by a suitably qualified crystal healing practitioner.