We are all unique, just as no two snowflakes are perfectly alike. Like all glass and some other types of naturally occurring rocks, obsidian breaks with a characteristic conchoidal fracture. Spiritually, snowflakes are a reminder that even though we may look the same from a distance, look more closely. If the air is dry, the snowflakes are smaller and more dense. If it is more humid, the snowflakes are large and well-formed. Their size and shape depends on the temperature and the humidity in the air. Snowflakes are tiny natural ice crystals. Winter can also be a time when we face hardships, perhaps even hunger, but from these experiences we learn endurance and hope. During the winter, night lasts longer than the day, giving us an opportunity to explore questions of light and shadow. Winter is a time of rest, when one year ends and a new one begins. When working with Snowflake Obsidian it is beneficial to also explore the concept of winter and snow as spiritual concepts. It is a white mineral with an identical chemical formula as Clear Quartz, but has a distinct crystal structure. Cristobalite was named after Cerro San Cristobal, in Hidalgo Mexico where it was first discovered. The black parts are pure black Obsidian, the white is due to Cristobalite, a silica mineral. You can also order a specific piece of jewelry made using it, to benefit from its healing properties.Snowflake Obsidian is a rare type of Obsidian, mainly mined in Utah, United States. Snowflake obsidian stones or jewelry can be found in many stores that sell semi-precious jewelry. The snowflake and rainbow obsidian are commonly used for making gemstone jewelry. Snowflake is combined with sterling silver or yellow gold to make ring, pendants, etc. Hence, it is used for making semi-precious stone jewelry. More than tool making, today snowflake obsidian beads and pendants are used due to its metaphysical properties. It was also used for polishing to create early mirrors. Usesĭuring the stone age people used obsidian like flint for making sharp blades or arrowheads. This is a very grounding and protective stone and used for cleaning all kinds of negative energies present in the environment or negative emotions present inside a person. It helps in removing negativity from a space. It helps in centering and focusing during a chaotic situation. Snowflake obsidian is formed when crystallization occurs in the flowing lava.Īs mentioned above, it is used for balancing the body, mind, and spirit. The three varieties of obsidian found are the snowflake, sheen, and rainbow obsidian.
Due to the oxidation state of iron, we get to see the green color. However, it is mostly seen in dark color because it is rich in magnesium and iron. The color varies due to the change in the impurities and oxidation state of the chemical elements. Some rare colors are blue, red, orange, and gray. This rock mostly occurs in dark black color, however dark green and brown shades are also commonly seen. This rock is high in silica content and has a high viscosity and polymerization degree. This naturally-occurring volcanic glass is formed as an extrusive igneous rock. Thereby the lava solidifies in compact lumps or thick massive layers that are amorphous in nature. The lava enters the gaps between the stones and rocks in the water body while solidifying. This cooling of lava turns into solid volcanic glass which is called obsidian. When the hot lava cools down quickly either in river, ocean, or lake there is no time for crystallization to occur. Obsidian was discovered in Ethiopia by a person called Obsius, hence this rock is named after the discoverer.
There are three different possibilities of chemical composition happening, hence there are three different varieties of obsidian rock, one of which is the snowflake obsidian. and black beads accentuated with silver electro-plated lava rocks for texture. After volcanic eruption, hot lava flows into water and certain changes take place during the process of cooling, leading to the change in chemical composition and surface of flowing layers. The snowflake appearance in this volcanic glass is produced by internal.
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