Silver Sheen Obsidian

Crystal Properties:

Colour: Deep black with a silvery-grey sheen, resembling the night sky

Chemical Composition: Volcanic glass composed of Silicon Dioxide with small gas bubbles that reflect light

Hardness: 5 - 6 on the Mohs scale

Transparency: Opaque

Lustre: Vitreous

Historical Uses:

Silver Sheen Obsidian, like other forms of Obsidian, has been used since prehistoric times for making tools, weapons, and decorative objects. Its captivating sheen has made it popular for meditation and scrying, believed to reveal the unseen.

Metaphysical Associations:

Chakra: Root, Third Eye

Element: Earth, Fire

Planet: Pluto, Saturn

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Healing Uses:

Intuition and Insight: Known to enhance intuition and insight, aiding in understanding and resolving underlying emotional issues.

Emotional Balance: Provides emotional balance and stability, grounding the spirit in the physical plane.

Protection: Acts as a protective stone, shielding against negativity and psychic attacks.

Spiritual Uses:

Meditative Aid: Used in meditation to deepen the experience and gain insight into personal truths.

Scrying: Often used for scrying, providing a reflective surface for gazing and contemplation.

Emotional and Mental Aspects:

Self-Reflection: Encourages self-reflection and inner exploration, promoting understanding of the self.

Clarity and Focus: Aids in achieving mental clarity and focus, especially in confusing or overwhelming situations.

Numerology:

Numerological Significance: Often associated with the number 3, symbolising creativity, self-expression, and communication.

Additional Properties:

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

Psychic Development: Encourages psychic development and the exploration of spiritual gifts.

Decision Making: Aids in clear decision-making, particularly in matters requiring discernment and wisdom.