Black Obsidian Pyramid Mexico A (40mm)

PYR-OBSN-01
Origin: Mexico
Grade: A

Dimensions:
40-45mm

Very beautiful 40mm black obsidian pyramid.

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.

Obsidian is found in some sharp objects dating back about 2 to 4 million years, especially in Kenya. During archaeological excavations, knives, arrows and spears have been discovered. Sometimes, obsidian, depending on its composition, can be polished to make rustic mirrors.

As early as 7,000 BC, obsidian was widely used in surgery because of its cutting properties. There is evidence of trepanation, the removal of part of the skull bone either to clean a wound or to bring in spirits.

In Mesopotamia, traces of obsidian blades have been identified as early as 5,000 BC.

In Egypt, obsidian was brought back from the Red Sea, Greece or Italy. The Egyptians used it for its beauty, mystery and value. They made the eyes of their statues, notably those in the mask of Tutankhamun (1323 BC). Obsius, returning from Ethiopia, brought back obsidian and decided to give them their name, obsidianus in Latin. Obsidian was used for the manufacture of all kinds of ornamental objects, jewelry or tools.

However, in Mexico, there is another legend. At a time when the natives were short of food, the men went hunting where they had to face wild beasts, even mammoths. They left their wives and children under the protection of the elders. Then, one day, the tribe was attacked by wild and ferocious hyenas. But the elders no longer had any weapons when young Obsid, son of the most valiant of warriors, saw a shiny black stone on the ground. He tied it securely to a piece of wood. He threw this makeshift weapon at one of the hyenas, which howled in pain, causing all the others to flee. The entire tribe honored young Obsid and granted him the status of warrior and the stone was thus named in his name.

In the Navajo tribe, obsidian was one of the 4 sacred stones. The mountain of obsidian corresponds to Mount Hesperus. In some stories of their creation, the heart of man is said to have been created by the gods with obsidian.

For generations, mages, sorcerers and prophets have used polished obsidian as a mirror. They claimed to be able to read the future in it. But it was Dr. John Dee (1527 - 1608) who used it again to spread his prophecies. It became very famous and the story goes that it helped to foil certain plots against the English crown.

The main obsidian deposits are located in Mexico, Madagascar, the United States, etc.

This is pure, basic obsidian. Composed of more than 70% silica, it owes its beautiful dark color to the presence of iron. It has almost no inclusions except for a few nanoparticles of magnetite.

During archaeological excavations, it is often the discovery of tools and weapons made of black obsidian. The legend of the young Obsid highlights the discovery of a black obsidian on the ground, extremely sharp.

Black obsidian is a smooth, shiny stone, similar to glass due to its shiny, reflective surface. This stone can break into fragments with curved edges. This characteristic is ideal for making cutting objects.

Nowadays, black obsidian is frequently used in the manufacture of jewelry and ornamental objects. This stone has powerful benefits in lithotherapy.

Black obsidian is known to be the most powerful of obsidians. It is said that it must be handled with care. It is used as a shield against negative energies. It allows one to free oneself from anxieties, anxiety and buried fears.

It facilitates better introspection. Problems, traumas related to childhood and the origin of blockages are identified and overcome. This stone allows you to move forward in life and to know how to overcome the difficulties encountered.

The mind is freed from devaluing thoughts and leaves room for well-being. The past is less painful and the future seems more serene. This stone brings assurance and self-confidence. It allows you to achieve your goals. It increases the desire to change things and provides good decision-making.

Black obsidian increases perception, highlights hidden abilities and qualities. It regulates the mechanisms of judgment towards oneself, but also towards others. The person is much less demanding.

This stone creates balance between the dark side and the light side. It is this ambivalence that encourages progress. It develops a more open view of the world. It allows you to put things into perspective and find your rightful place in respect for others and yourself.

Black obsidian strengthens the mind and increases clarity of mind. It eliminates stress and tension. It preserves the psyche from instabilities.