Obsidian - Metaphysical Crystal Properties

What is Obsidian? What does Obsidian do? Let’s explore the metaphysical and spiritual healing properties of this powerful crystal!

Obsidian Associations:

Color: dark green to black

Mohs Hardness: 5

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Planet: Saturn & Pluto

Chakra: Root Chakra

Element: Earth

Herbs/Oils: Sandalwood, Cedarwood, Majoram, Frankincense, Lavender

Crystal Pairings: Smoky Quartz, Rose Quartz, Tourmaline, Onyx, Labradorite

Where does Obsidian come from?

Obsidian is created when volcanic lava cools quickly and hardens, meaning it is most often found in regions that have (or had) volcanic activity. In the United States, Obsidian can be found in Oregon, California, Arizona, Wyoming, Idaho, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico and Utah. In other parts of the world it can be found in Iceland, Italy, Argentina, Canada, Japan, Mexico, Indonesia, Kenya, and more.

Obsidian Physical Properties

Obsidian is created my magma cooling very fast and then hardening. This process and hardens, creates a crystal that not only holds the energy of the volcano it came from, but an intense grounding strength.

Obsidian was often used in weaponry of the past. Although it was used in weaponry, it actually is only barely harder than your average window glass, making it fairy easy to break and chip.

What are the metaphysical properties of Obsidian?

- absorbing negative energy
- protection
- blocks hexes
- grounding energy
- transformation
- soul shaking
- connection with psychic abilities
- healing energy
- helping you find the truth
- activates Root Chakra

Where should I put Obsidian?

Obsidian is a great crystal to keep near the front of your home. Either on a door frame, under an entrance rug, or even in a potted plant near the entrance of the home. Obsidian is incredibly powerful and amazing for protection, blocking hexes, removing negative energy and due to its connection with the Root Chakra it can help to stabilize the energy of your home.

Obsidian can be placed anywhere you want to protection. In the bedroom, living room, office, workspace and even the car. It’s a wonderful crystal to keep close by.