Nature has endowed volcanic glass unusual properties.This mineral is absorbed immense power of the universe.Ancient civilizations highly appreciated the healing and magical powers of obsidian.
origin of the name The first mention of the unique mineral found in ancient Rome.They belong to the era in which he lived the warrior Obsius.It was he who brought the dark shiny stones to Rome from Ethiopia.Name soldier served as the basis for the name of the original natural mineral.Obsidian - so became known as volcanic glass.
According to another version, the name comes from the Greek word that is translated as "vision" and "spectacle".Ethiopian masters made from this stone mirror.A different name is still vanakitom obsidian, a volcanic glass, agate Icelandic, diamond Nevada, vasserhrizolitom, gialitom, jade Montana.
Due to the dark color of the crystal him stuck the name "resin stone", but because of the characteristic luster - "bottle stone."In Russia, the name stuck mineral obsidian.Latin Americans call it "Apache tears."In the Caucasus, it was named "the wreckage of the clutches of Satan."Places the same place where found crystals anoint "satanidar."
Places quarrying
oldest mineral deposits around 9 thousand years.Extract it in areas of volcanic activity, located on the territory of Ecuador, Mexico.There are deposits of rock on the Ethiopian, Japanese and Icelandic territory.
crystal extraction is carried out close to existing and dormant volcanoes.Iridescent obsidian found in the region of Hawaii and the US state of Nevada.The deposits of crystals found in the Russian regions.They are rich lands of Siberia, the Caucasus and the Kamchatka Peninsula.
Description stone
volcanic origin identified unique properties of obsidian.It is composed of amorphous silicon oxide, a non-crystalline structure.Formed volcanic glass - obsidian - lava.
absolutely transparent crystals are extremely rare.Most obsidian - translucent is cast glass glitter stones.They are gray, brown, black or reddish color.Obsidian is unique in that the entire color palette often are mixed in a single piece of rock.
Application crystals
main field of application of the mineral - building industry and industry.This is part of the filter.With him are doing insulation materials.
Obsidian, whose price is low (for example, a ring with this mineral can cost about 600 rubles), refers to the ornamental stones.It is perfectly amenable to grinding.Faceted crystals inserted into bracelets, pendants, earrings and rings.Of these, collect beads and necklaces.From pieces of rock produced souvenirs in the form of beads, trinkets, decorative figurines, vases and glasses.
Species obsidian
most delightful volcanic glass found Snow obsidian - a black stone with gray-white speckled.The pattern on the surface like a snowflake.To carry rainbow crystals expensive stones.They cast a reddish, greenish blue and blue colors.
by colors on a section of these instances are similar to a drop of oil.In shades of grayish stones silver and steel gleam.Zakarpattia obsidian black little known.Its distinctive features - deep blacks and beautiful pobleskivanie.
In addition, there are stones white-gray, brown, red and yellow hues.The crystals are often so dark that it looks black, and opaque.Faceting is usually subjected to translucent stone is cast a greenish-brown or yellowish-brown color.
By Persiani include brown crystals, with black blotches.Black volcanic glass with scattered spherulites either radialnoluchistymi splices, obrazovannnymi grayish-whitish fibers feldspar produced in the US state of Utah.It generates a partial structure of the original spherulitic devitrification.
Magic
obsidian pebbles key feature - the ability to purify the human body from the inside and fill it with the cosmic energy.By obsidian amulet should be treated with great caution.Because volcanic rock bring it closer to the power of the universe.
Owners crystal open secrets of the universe.Due to the aggressiveness of the mineral passes disappear unexplainable experiences.People with stone easier to undergo severe trials of life.They are cold-hearted take vital decisions.
they are not afraid to make a radical change in her lifetime.To make major changes should wear some period charm with volcanic glass.Fears and worries recede, allowing to make adjustments in life plans.
This crystal is considered to be the mascot of practicing magicians and scientists.Focusing with the help of mages go to the astral plane, pulls on his side all the spirits of the elements, subjecting them to force themselves.
Obsidian besides stone-savior.Talismans and amulets to keep them from negative actions, suppress the aggressive state, increase concentration, help hone the sharpness of mind, eliminate stress, show the owner of its shortcomings.
Compatibility volcanic glass with signs of the zodiac
Mineral gets on well with all the signs of the zodiac.But it is ideal for those who are born under the sign of Aquarius, Aries, Leo, Scorpio and Capricorn.Showing kindness and not hostility to the owners framed in a silver frame volcanic glass.Photography, is typically in silver jewelery, instead of gold or platinum - metals that can not tolerate obsidian.
Talisman serve not only as decoration, very effective pyramid of obsidian (they carry with them, putting in a handbag, or put on the desk).It is believed that these pyramids - not a simple souvenir, it is excellent storage space energy.In them, she accumulates very quickly and in large quantities.
healing power of obsidian
with stones clean the body at the cellular level.Hindus believe obsidians shades of black pebbles-cleaners.They cope with the cleaning of the lower vibrations, the release of the physical body, the removal of the negative manifestations dissolving "power plugs".
of volcanic glass make magic balloons, allowing to know the future.Energy body exercises performed by placing the crystals in the navel or groin.Pebbles posted on the center line of the body, align the energy meridians.Action enhance mineral rock crystal.Obsidian in tandem with it relieves mental and emotional blocks.
Crystals heal colds and mental disorders.They strengthen the immune system and regenerate the reproductive functions.This is an effective way to restore the reproductive system of women and men.Rainbow volcanic glass resulting in normal renal function, digestive system and blood pressure.For this crystal jewelry or carry a constant.
Delaying healing is faster if it is applied to the volcanic stone.Due to this unique feature of the mineral surgery is successful, because a lot of tools to carry them out makes it of obsidian.
