Black Obsidian

Black Obsidian

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IN STOCK SKU#: BO002

Price Per Ct. $ 0.13

Qty 1 Line

Brand BK Gems

Net Weight 910.55 cts

Gross Weight 911.55 cts

Manufacturer BK GEMS

Stone Name Black Obsidian

Stone Shape Flat Drop

Stone Color Black

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Black Obsidian is a naturally occurring volcanic glass formed when felsic lava extruded from a volcano cools rapidly with minimal crystal growth. Because it lacks a crystal structure, it breaks with sharp conchoidal (curved, shell like) fractures, making it historically essential for cutting tools and weapons.

Key Properties

Formation Created from high-silica lava cooling almost instantly upon contacting water or air.

Appearance Deep black to dark brown with a glossy, glass-like shine. Its smooth surfaces often reveal shell-like fracture lines

Mohs Hardness 5.0 to 5.5 (relatively hard, but brittle compared to crystalline minerals like quartz).

Historical Uses Ancient civilizations carved obsidian into arrowheads, blades, scrapers, and mirrors. Its fine edges can be: sharper than high-grade surgical steel.

Metaphysical Association Often used in crystal practices as a protection and grounding stone, believed to absorb negative energy.

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