Rainbow Obsidian Pendant Balance Below is information about the gemstone on the Rainbow Obsidian Pendant Balance. About Obsidian Obsidian is not a true rock as it is glass instead of crystal. Obsidian is formed only near active volcanoes when lava rich in feldspar and quartz extruded from a volcano cools too rapidly for crystals to form. Its fast cooling environments are along the edges of a lava flow, a volcanic dome, edges of a sill or a dike, where lava contacts water, and where lava cools while airborne. Obsidian is found in Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Australia, Canada, Chile, Georgia, Greece, El Salvador, Guatemala, Iceland, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Mexico, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Scotland, Turkey and right here in the United States. Rainbow Obsidian contains inclusions of magnetite nanoparticles which give it an iridescent rainbow sheen of purple, green, and golden color. Rainbow Obsidian is the most valued Obsidian by the gemologists and is mostly found in Switzerland, in the Lepontine Alps. In the stone age, Obsidian was used for weapons and implements, Native Americans used it as arrowheads and the Incans for weapons, mirrors, and masks. Mineral Information Volcanic, amorphous, siliceous glass Chemical Composition SiO2 (approximately 70%) with a range of other trace elements Color Black with iridescent shimmer Moh’s scale is 5.5. Specific Gravity(density) 2.3 - 2.6 Refractive Index 1.48 - 1.51 Care of Obsidian Clean using a soft cloth and soapy water rinsing well and polishing after to remove any soap residue. As with most gemstones, ultrasonic cleaners and steamers are not recommended. Store in a soft case away from hard objects to avoid being scratched. Metaphysical Properties associated with Obsidian *All metaphysical properties listed below are collected from various sources. The validity of the information is not guaranteed nor expresses the artist's views. This compiled information is offered as a service for those interested in potential metaphysical properties. Obsidian Inner-self Positivity compassion meditation consciousness Intuition Rainbow Obsidian Optimism Awareness clearing Energy Hope Self Acceptance Rainbow Obsidian Mediation Focus Memory Astrological Sign: Scorpio Element: Fire Planet: Saturn Follow me on Instagram
