Obsidian is essentially volcanic glass. It ranges in color from an opaque black, to green, brown, mahogany, black with rainbow colors, red/black, black with snowflake patterns, black with a golden sheen and a translucent black (Apache Tears). Obsidian is a powerful grounding stone that provides an instant connection from the Root Chakra deep into the core of the Earth. It is not to be used lightly, as Obsidian will unleash undesirable truths and negative energy very quickly to the surface; however, when used skillfully, Obsidian releases these negative patterns/past emotional traumas so that true soul healing can begin.Obsidian protects the wearer from hostility, negativity, psychic ‘vampires’ and spiritual entities that do not belong. It offers release from tension and enables one to move forward in his/her life, with a more promising outlook.Physically, Obsidian often points to the root cause of an illness. It clears the blockages that cause disease. Use Obsidian for detoxifying, alleviating bleeding, increasing blood circulation, and helping with the pain associated with arthritis and other joint discomfort.Properties for Stone: ObsidianPrimary Chakra: Root-ChakraCrystal System: Amorphous-Crystal-SystemChemical Composition: SiO2 Silicon Dioxide with impuritiesAstrological Sign: Aries, Capricorn, Sagittarius, ScorpioNumerical Vibration: Number-1Hardness: 5-5.5-HardnessColor: Black, Dark-Brown, Dark-GreenLocation: World wideRarity: CommonPronunciation: ob-SID-ee-uhnMineral Class: MineraloidsIssues and Ailments (Physical): Abdominal-Pressure, Arthritis, Blockage, Broken-Bones, Bruising, Circulation, Colon, Detox, Digestive-System, Joints, Pain, Physical-ProtectionIssues and Ailments (Emotional): Calming, Emotional-Blockages, Fear, Grounding, Soothing, TensionIssues and Ailments (Spiritual): Astral-Travel, Cutting-Etheric-Cords, Earth-Healing, Patience, Psychic-Abilities, Reducing-Negative-Energy, Remembering-Past-Lives, Stop-Negative-VibrationsRainbow ObsidianRainbow Obsidian gets its name from the chatoyant, rainbow effect of light refracting off of tiny air bubbles inside the stone. It is made up of volcanic glass. Rainbow Obsidian can help to alleviate fears at home/work that seem to overwhelm, or that we find we cannot overcome. It also can reverse a stint of bad luck and bring happiness and joy to the user.In general, Obsidian is a very grounding and protective stone. It is used as a great cleanser of negative energies, helping to remove not only negativity experienced in the environment, but also that of one's own emotions, such as anger, jealousy, greed, resentment, etc. Obsidian is often used for healing and releasing energy blockages, and has a tendency to work quickly to move truths to the surface to be resolved.Properties for Stone: Rainbow ObsidianPrimary Chakra: Root-ChakraCrystal System: Amorphous-Crystal-SystemChemical Composition: SiO2 Silicon Dioxide w/various inclusions/impuritiesAstrological Sign: CancerNumerical Vibration: Number-3Hardness: 6-HardnessColor: Black, IridescentLocation: Africa, BrazilRarity: CommonPronunciation: reyn-boh uhb-sid-ee-uhnMineral Class: SilicatesIssues and Ailments (Physical): Broken-Bones, BruisingIssues and Ailments (Emotional): Brings-PleasureIssues and Ailments (Spiritual): Cutting-Etheric-Cords, Grounding, Meditative, Protective, Psychic-Protection
