Obsidian is an igneous rock that forms when molten rock material cools so rapidly that atoms are unable to arrange themselves into a crystalline structure. It is an amorphous material known as a "mineraloid." The result is a volcanic glass with a smooth uniform texture that breaks with a conchoidal fracture.
Obsidian is found in many locations worldwide. It is confined to areas of geologically recent volcanic activity. Obsidian older than a few million years is rare because the glassy rock is rapidly destroyed or altered by weathering, heat, or other processes.
The manufacture of obsidian tools by humans dates back to the Stone Age. At some locations, tons of obsidian flakes reveal the presence of ancient "factories." Making arrowheads, spear points, knife blades, and scrapers from obsidian, chert, or flint might have been the world's first "manufacturing industry."
Obsidian was first mentioned in the Latin scripted book “Natural History” by Pliny the Elder in 77 AD. It was highly valued in the ancient world. Traces of obsidian used as weapon/tools date back more than 7,000 years.
Obsidian’s most interesting fact about its past usage is that it was polished for the sole purpose of being used as early mirrors before glass was established.
This volcanic glass aids in protection, grounding & spiritual communication. Known as a “psychic vacuum cleaner”, Black Obsidian gets rid of all the junk & cleanses negativity out of your auric field & environment.
