Hand selected Snowflake Obsidian tumbled crystals. You will receive one tumble, each stone is approx 20 - 30mm.Obsidian is a natural volcanic glass formed after eruptions and comes in a few different forms, including Snowflake Obsidian, Rainbow Obsidian and Sheen Obsidian. The use of Obsidian dates back to the Stone Age, and it has been used for thousands of years since in weaponry and rituals. The Mesoamericans and the Mayans polished it into mirrors for use in contacting spirits and as portals to other realms. There have more recently been bright blue and green transparent "obsidians" seen on the market - these are in fact just manmade coloured glass.The "snowflakes" in Snowflake Obsidian come from the mineral Cristobalite. Snowflake Obsidian Healing Properties include: Promoting peace of mind Spiritual purity Aids in meditation Tempers anger and resentment, Soothes loneliness Helps to detox
