Silver obsidian pendant Mexico A (holed stone) + cord

PEN-OBSART-01
Origin: Mexico
Grade: A

Silver obsidian with holes, approximately 35mm x 25mm, delivered with its 1mm waxed cotton cord.
Sold individually.
Colors and patterns may vary from stone to stone.

Obsidian is a volcanic rock rich in silica. Different types of obsidian exist. They differ due to the chemical composition of the rock. Obsidian is actually a natural glass. It is formed during an eruption of silica-rich lava with less than 3% water. Upon exiting the volcano, it cools very quickly, freezing the crystallization process.
This can be compared to a piece of lava suddenly solidifying as it leaves the volcano. The direct consequence of this phenomenon is the inability of the rock to crystallize. The result is the creation of a volcanic glass with a uniform texture and which is called an amorphous mineral. Furthermore, obsidian has sharp edges and blades of great finesse. It is a natural mineral with a complex composition.
Thus, obsidian is essentially composed of silicon dioxide, about 70%, or more. Its fracture is conchoidal (i.e. furrowed with curved and concentric striations) and its hardness is 5 to 5.5 on the Mohs scale. It has different colors, different reflections due to the volcano where it was discovered and its various inclusions. It should be noted that each deposit, linked to a volcano, provides a different obsidian.
Green, brown, gray or black, it can sometimes have golden, silvery reflections, or even all the colors of the rainbow, (effect produced by the presence of hematites or magnesites). It also happens that two colors of obsidian mix.
Silver obsidian has been used for thousands of years by magicians, mages, prophets, and seers to predict the future. This stone has a well-founded reputation for being enchanting. It can be admired for hours.
This splendid variety of obsidian has a black lustrous surface and silvery reflections. It has a magnetism that fills its owner. Silver obsidians are composed of 75% silica, magnesium and iron. They have a glassy appearance.
Silver obsidian is sometimes used as a protective talisman. It is the result of cooled volcanic lava. It is a relatively rare stone with an iridescent appearance and a shimmering, sparkling appearance.
During archaeological excavations, a statue was discovered representing Tezcatlipoca, a Nahuatl name literally translating to "Smoking Mirror", god of Aztec mythology, with a silver obsidian mirror on his forehead. He is the most feared of the Aztec deities.
The finest pieces of silver obsidian come from Mexican deposits.

In lithotherapy, silver obsidian is known to increase clairvoyance and intuition. It encourages spiritual exploration and trust in the stranger.
This stone is a powerful protection stone. It teaches humility and frees its wearer from blockages related to the past that prevent him from moving forward. It dispels buried fears and childhood traumas. It provides a mirror of the interior and generates a better understanding of oneself.
Silver obsidian allows you to move forward in life, while providing assurance and self-confidence. It encourages you to access purity and humility.
This stone facilitates decision-making, helps to assume responsibilities and to brave life's difficulties. It is particularly recommended for people who seriously lack tact. It develops quality communication by allowing its wearer to choose the right words and make beautiful sentences.
During difficult episodes in life, silver obsidian helps to continue moving forward despite everything. It generates compassion towards others, but also towards oneself. It encourages less critical and more compassionate behaviors with others.
Silver Obsidian instills patience and perseverance. It encourages one to work hard to achieve one's goals.
It deepens meditation and improves the connection between body and mind. It allows one to look towards the future.