Obsidian - Color, Facts, Power, Mythology, History and Myths
Last updated : June 11, 2026 4:25 PM
With a glossy sheen, Obsidian is a distinctive stone, which is made of the molten lava that forms from the volcanic eruptions.
Obsidian is generally deep black in color and has the characteristic of absolute mystery. The energy of this marvelous black stone draws the wearer in gently, but very profoundly, which makes the Obsidian more powerful and alluring in many ways.
Time and again, Obsidian has been called the stone of truth, as it is believed to reveal never-ending secrets and anonymities, both about the workings of the universe, as well as about the inner world of the person at large.
Being a black stone, Obsidian is primarily understood as the stone that can protect the wearer from evil or bad. It is thought to form a shelter against pessimism and to take up pessimistic energies from the surroundings.
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Where is Obsidian found?
Obsidian can be found in places which experience rhyolitic eruptions at large. It can be found in Canada, Chile, Georgia, Greece, El Salvador, Guatemala, Iceland, Mexico, New Zealand, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kenya, Peru, Italy, Japan, Turkey, Argentina, Scotland, and the United States.
Rich flows of Obsidian are found within the calderas of Medicine Lake Volcano and Newberry Volcano in North America, and in the Inyo craters in California.
The Obsidian deposits are also found in the Yellowstone National Park and in many other western states of the USA including Arizona, Texas, Colorado, New Mexico, Washington, Oregon, Utah, and Idaho. Obsidian is also the inhabitant of eastern states of USA, like Pennsylvania, Virginia and North Carolina.
Healing Properties
Obsidian helps the wearer in the following ways:
- Protects from Negativity
Being a black stone, Obsidian safeguards a person against negative energies and absorbs all in itself. It helps in letting go of the stress and anxiety that the wearer faces in his day to day life. Obsidian is used to block the negativity of any kind.
- Protect against Depression
Obsidian helps in protecting those who are very susceptible to depression. It is believed to be a stone for the compassionate and temperate people of the world.
- Used as a Feng Shui amulet
Being a Feng Shui cure, Obsidian is an excellent stone that can be kept in the North Bagua area of the house, which is related to the career and life energy of the residents. Obsidian uses water energy, offers protection, and clears the obstacles that one faces on his path of life.
- Act as an emotional healer
Obsidian is known for its strong emotional healing energy. It helps one in releasing any sorts of addictions, negative behavior, eating disorders, and emotional blockages.
- Cures various ailments
Obsidian helps in alleviating pain, reducing anxiety, and healing wounds by curbing the extra flow of blood. It is considered for the betterment of blood flow in the body, and therefore it is great for healing cold feet and hands.
Obsidian is also regarded as an effective treatment for arthritis pain, joint problems, cramps, indigestion, and anxiety attacks.
Obsidian Facts
Some facts about Obsidian
- Obsidian is not a proper rock since it is not made of mineral crystals.
- Obsidians are formed only near to the active volcanoes.
- Silica the mineral, which is found in 70% of the Obsidian stones.
- Sometimes an Obsidian stone is directly exploded off from the volcano.
Metaphysical Properties
Obsidian is a physically occurring volcanic glass produced from igneous rocks due to volcanic eruptions. It is formed when the lava that is extruded from a volcano cools down fast without much of crystal growth. Obsidian is a hard and brittle stone, and, therefore, its fractures have very sharp and jagged edges. It was used in the past as an element in piercing and cutting tools, moreover, it has also been experimentally used as a surgical blade.
There is a variety of Obsidian called the Snowflake Obsidian, which is sprinkled with white patches where the portions of the rock start to crystallize. The most valued Obsidian suggested by the gemologists is the rainbow Obsidian variety, which is found with beautiful and sparkling bands of green, purple, and golden colors.
The hardness of Obsidian on Moh’s scale is 5.5.
Types of Obsidians
- Rainbow Obsidian
Worshiped by the Mexican-Indians as the stone that was inhabited by the god itself on the earth, Rainbow Obsidian is a stone that brings pleasure and enjoyment to one’s life and looks beautiful in Rainbow Obsidian Silver Jewelry. It is also termed as the “Stone of Pleasure” because of its metaphysical properties.
Rainbow Obsidian has the speckles of purple, green, and golden color, which gives it a beautiful rainbow-like effect. It helps in treating the ailments related to pancreas, thyroid gland, adrenal gland, ovaries, and pituitary gland. Rainbow Obsidian helps the wearer in identifying his weaknesses and strengthens them.
Obsidian at a Glance
| Cleavage | None |
|---|---|
| Other Names | Banded Obsidian, Onyx Obsidian, Sheen Obsidian, Snowflake Obsidian, Rainbow Obsidian, Apache Tears |
| Crystal Habit | NA |
| Streak | White |
| Refractive Index | 1.49 |
| Diaphaneity | Transparent - Opaque |
| Moh's scale (hardness) | 5-6 |
| Sources | Canada, Chile, Georgia, Greece, El Salvador, Guatemala, Iceland, Mexico, New Zealand, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kenya, Peru, Italy, Japan, Turkey, Argentina, Scotland, and the United States. |
| Chemical formula | SiO2(MgO,Fe3O4) |
| Lustre | Vitreous |
| Color | Gray To Black, Brown To Brownish Yellow, Orange, Red. Rarely Blue, Green, Purple. |
| Chakra Healing | Root or base chakra |
| Birthstone | December |
| Zodiac | Sagittarius |
Obsidian Color
Obsidian is in black color, but it can also be found in brown spotted with black, light brown, and black with a striking golden or silver gleam.
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