Obsidian

Black Obsidian - Grounding and protecting, useful in healing, helping to identify problem, induces creativity. Eyesight, gazing, journeying.

Snowflake Obsidian - Eliminates confusion, direction of purpose, helps to recognise & verbalise true feelings, encourages self esteem, self trust & trust in others, good group stone. Dispels insomnia, digestive disorders.

Obsidian is a rock which is a type of naturally occurring glass, produced by volcanoes (igneous origin) when a felsic lava cools rapidly and freezes without sufficient time for crystal growth. It is commonly found within the margins of felsic lava flows, where cooling is more rapid. A grounding stone - makes the user face up to responsibility. Dedicated to change, metamorphosis, purification, fulfillment, inner growth and introspection. Deflects negative energy.