Snowflake Obsidian Sphere

Description

This snowflake obsidian sphere is a WYSIWYG.

For those who are unfamiliar with WYSIWYG, it means: What You See Is What You Get. Pieces identified as WYSIWYGs are not a random pull of stones that are similar to the one(s) pictured. Instead, you receive the actual piece that is pictured.

About Obsidian

From mindat.org (https://www.mindat.org/min-8519.html):

“Glassy, fresh igneous rocks with a high silica content and conchoidal fracture.
The earliest manufactured mirrors were pieces of polished obsidian.

Volcanic glass – a rock rather than a mineral, it is a mixture of cryptocrystalline grains of silica minerals in a glass-like suspension, a super-cooled liquid. Obsidian is formed in the latest stage of volcanic eruptions, the silica left over after most of the other elements and water have been used up are ejected or flow out and rapidly chilled at surface temperatures.

Some varieties resemble tektites and are therefore considered as “pseudotektites”.

NOTE on “Transparent/Translucent Obsidian”:
A lot of gem-quality water-clear variously coloured ‘obsidian’ has been offered for sale on the internet (in particular on auction websites) with a variety of sources listed. The material offered for sale is, in fact, an artificial glass mass-produced in places such as Indonesia.”

What Causes the “Snowflakes” in Snowflake Obsidian?

Cristobalite is the mineral that makes the “snowflakes”. It is a polymorph or quartz, among other things. Cristobalite can also be found in certain types of opal.

~Paraphrased from mindat.org (https://www.mindat.org/min-8520.html & https://www.mindat.org/min-1155.html)

Snowflake Obsidian Metaphysical Properties: use obs. w/ and cristobalite

• Helps one to recognize unnecessary patterns
  • And to change the thought patterns to provide relief
• Helps one to find serenity when going into “hermit mode” or otherwise isolated
  • Helps one surrender to the meditative state
  • Helps one to become sensitive to love and beauty
• Brings purity and balance to spirit, body, and mind
• Astrological Association: Virgo
• Numerical Vibration: 8

Cristobalite Metaphysical Properties:

• Can be used at the Crown chakra to stimulate the movement of Kundalini
• Stimulates the 3^rd Eye
• Assists in advanced sight into the psychic realm
• Helps to bring one to a place where they can recognize the existence of otherworldly beings
  • Merges intuitive self with willingness to acknowledge the messages coming through
• Helps one in all types of journeys—internal and external
• Astrological Association: Capricorn
• Numerical Vibration: 7

Black Obsidian Metaphysical Properties:

• All obsidian:
  • Helps one to see flaws and find the path toward fixing them
  • Very blunt
  • Grounding
  • Protection; can create a shield against negativity and transform negativity in the environment
    • Stabilizes external and internal energies
  • Dispels unloving thoughts toward oneself or another
  • Helps gets to the root of health issues
  • Astrological Association: Sagittarius
  • Numerical Vibration: 1
• Black, specifically:
  • Used for scrying or “gazing”
  • Helps one to act in sincerity
  • Gives insight into future
  • *In some shamanic ceremonies, it has been known to remove disorder form the body
    • Said to bring the ailments to the surface to be surrounded and transmuted by white light
  • Useful for creativity (black)
  • Astrological Association: Sagittarius
  • Numerical Vibration: 3 (black)

If you like this, you will love these snowflake obsidian tumbles found here.

Please Note:

1. Sizes and weights are approximate. Dimension sizes can vary based on the way the rock is formed. We hand measure our pieces on the longest side. Please see the pictures in the listing.
2. The colors may vary due to monitor and lighting differences.
3. Please use your own judgment when allowing children to handle.
4. Not suggested for use in animal habitats or fish tanks.