Gold Sheen Obsidian

Crystal Properties:

Colour: Deep black with golden sheen or sparkles, especially when light hits

Chemical Composition: Volcanic glass composed of Silicon Dioxide with tiny gas bubbles and inclusions creating the sheen

Hardness: 5 - 6 on the Mohs scale

Transparency: Opaque

Lustre: Vitreous

Historical Uses:

Gold Sheen Obsidian, like other varieties of Obsidian, has been utilized since ancient times, particularly for its reflective and protective qualities. Its golden sheen was often associated with divine or mystical energies and used in spiritual rituals and practices.

Metaphysical Associations:

Chakra: Solar Plexus, Root

Element: Earth, Fire

Planet: Saturn

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio, Sagittarius

Healing Uses:

Personal Power: Known for enhancing personal power, decision-making abilities, and manifestation of one’s intentions.

Protection: Provides strong protective energies, especially against negativity and psychic attacks.

Emotional Healing: Aids in healing from emotional trauma, fostering strength and resilience.

Spiritual Uses:

Self-Reflection: Encourages deep self-reflection and exploration of the subconscious, revealing hidden talents and potential.

Spiritual Communication: Enhances spiritual communication, aiding in understanding higher spiritual truths.

Emotional and Mental Aspects:

Confidence Booster: Builds confidence and assertiveness, helping to overcome fear and doubt.

Mental Clarity: Offers mental clarity, assisting in the resolution of confusion and indecision.

Numerology:

Numerological Significance: Often associated with the number 1, symbolising leadership, independence, and new beginnings.

Additional Properties:

Career Advancement: Assists in career advancement, fostering ambition and aiding in the manifestation of goals.

Abundance and Prosperity: Attracts abundance and prosperity, aligning with the energy of wealth and success.

Grounding: Provides grounding energy, connecting the physical and spiritual realms.