Obsidian
Attributes
The obsidian protects against negative energy as well as against own negative thoughts and feelings. Helps to accept your own appearance and get rid of complexes. It makes it easier to notice the truth, to see the world and people objectively.
Origin
The crystal, made almost wholly of volcanic glaze, is formed by the coagulation of magma.
Hence obsidian is found in places that have experienced volcanic eruptions such as Italy, Japan, Turkey, Peru, Chile, Guatemala, Mexico, Kenya, and the United States.
Obsidian at S&A collections comes from Turkey.
Name
There are two versions of the origin of its name. From the name of Obsius, the Roman, who discovered this rock, or the Obsius tribe, who once lived on the territory of modern Ethiopia.
History
The use of obsidian dates back to the Stone Age. Early man chip pieces of obsidian into arrowheads and blades. Obsidian was also one
of the first materials to be used as mirrors. Original obsidian Aztec cult mirror made of obsidian can be seen in the British Museum. Native Americans traded obsidian beads and figurines. The famous Moai statues on Rapa Nui or Easter Island have eyes made with obsidian.
Astrology
Stone associated with: Scorpio
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